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What is another word for Prodding? – 161 Prodding Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    goading urging spurring prompting nudging poking prodding jabbing pushing shoving coaxing cajoling persuading convincing motivating encouraging inspiring stimulating instigating inciting provoking irritating annoying vexing pestering badgering harassing teasing taunting needling pricking poking stirring rousing arousing awakening galvanizing energizing activating sparking fueling driving impelling compelling forcing pressuring coercing

    Meaning of Prodding

    The primary meaning of the word "prodding" is to urge or stimulate someone into action.

    Definitions

    • To push or poke someone or something gently, typically with a pointed object, in order to rouse or stimulate them.
    • * To urge or persuade someone to do something, often in a persistent or annoying manner.

    Etymology of Prodding

    The word "prodding" originates from the verb "prod", which is derived from the Old English word "prudian", meaning to prick or poke.
    The term has been in use since the 15th century, initially referring to the act of poking or prodding with a stick or other pointed object, and later expanding to include the figurative sense of urging or stimulating someone into action.

    Example Uses

    • The coach's prodding finally motivated the team to start playing more aggressively.
    • * She kept prodding him to finish his homework, but he just wouldn't focus.
    • * The journalist's prodding questions revealed some surprising inconsistencies in the politician's story.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    discouraging deterring hindering obstructing blocking stopping halting slowing calming soothing appeasing placating pacifying reassuring comforting relaxing calming tranquilizing sedating numbing dulling stifling suppressing repressing restraining constraining

    Related Nouns

    stimulus motivation incentive urge push poke prod jab nudge spur goad prompt cue signal trigger impulse drive energy momentum enthusiasm excitement eagerness zeal passion interest curiosity attention focus

    Related Verbs

    stimulate motivate encourage inspire arouse awaken galvanize energize activate spark fuel drive impel compel force pressure coerce persuade convince urge prompt cue signal trigger push poke jab nudge spur goad

    Related Adjectives

    motivating stimulating encouraging inspiring arousing awakening galvanizing energizing activating sparking fueling driving impelling compelling forcing pressuring coercive persuasive convincing urgent prompting cueing signaling triggering pushing poking jabbing nudging spurring goading