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prod

noun

1 prod

A verbalization that encourages you to attempt something:
— The ceaseless prodding got on his nerves.

synonyms: goad, goading, prodding, spur, spurring, urging.

2 prod

A pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion.

synonym: goad.

verb

1 prod

To push against gently.

synonyms: nudge, poke at.

Roget 276: give an impetus etc. n.; impel, push; start, give a start to, set going; drive, urge, boom; thrust, prod, ... show more

2 prod

Urge on; cause to act.

synonyms: egg on, incite.

Dutch: provoceren, opjutten, porren, opruien, ophitsen, aansporen

3 prod

Poke or thrust abruptly.

synonyms: dig, jab, poke, stab.

Dutch: porren


Moby thesaurus: activate, actuate, annoy, assault, badger, bear, bear upon, bearing, boost, buck, bull, bulldoze, bump, bump against, bunt, butt, butt against, carp at, cavil, come in contact ... show more.

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