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- pronunciation:
- prad
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun)
part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
prods, prodding, prodded |
definition 1: |
to poke with, or as though with, a pointed rod or instrument.
- synonyms:
- goad, jab, poke, stick
- similar words:
- dig, drive, hustle, impel, needle, prick, probe, propel, push, shove
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definition 2: |
to incite to action as though by poking; goad.
The reporter prodded the mayor to answer.- synonyms:
- goad, impel, incite, prompt
- similar words:
- actuate, arouse, egg on, excite, hound, instigate, motivate, needle, provoke, push, rouse, spur, stimulate, stir, urge
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related words: |
activate, depress, encourage, exasperate, incite, jog, nudge, rout, tempt, whip |
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
any pointed instrument used for prodding.
- synonyms:
- goad, poker
- similar words:
- rowel, spur, stick
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definition 2: |
something that acts to incite or goad; stimulus.
- synonyms:
- fillip, goad, spur, stimulus
- similar words:
- impetus, instigation, jab, prompt, provocation, shove, urge
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derivation: |
prodder (n.) |
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