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prod
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- pronunciation:
- prad
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun)
part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
prods, prodding, prodded |
definition 1: |
to poke with, or as though with, a pointed rod or instrument.
The cowhand prodded the cattle to move them along.- synonyms:
- jab, poke, stick
- similar words:
- dig, drive, needle, prick, probe, propel, push, shove
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definition 2: |
to move or incite to action as though by poking.
The reporter prodded the governor to answer.- synonyms:
- incite, prompt
- similar words:
- arouse, egg on, excite, hound, needle, provoke, push, rouse, spur, stimulate, stir, urge
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related words: |
activate, encourage, exasperate, incite, jog, nudge, rout, tempt |
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition: |
any pointed instrument used for prodding.
- synonyms:
- poker
- similar words:
- spur, stick
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derivation: |
prodder (n.) |
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