prod
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(verb) urge on; cause to act |
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Synonyms: egg on, incite |
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Related Words: goad, halloo |
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| 2. |
(noun) a pointed instrument used to prod into motion |
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Synonyms: goad |
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Related Words: device, gad, spur |
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| 3. |
(verb) poke or thrust abruptly; "he jabbed his finger into her ribs" |
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Synonyms: dig, jab, poke, stab |
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Related Words: thrust |
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| 4. |
(verb) to push against gently |
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Synonyms: nudge, poke at |
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Related Words: elbow, force, jog, push |
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| 5. |
(noun) a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something |
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Synonyms: goad, goading, prodding, spur, spurring, urging |
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Related Words: encouragement |
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