| noun | a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something “the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves” |
| noun | a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion |
| verb | to push against gently “She nudged my elbow when she saw her friend enter the restaurant” |
| verb | urge on; cause to act “The other children egged the boy on, but he did not want to throw the stone through the window” |
| verb | poke or thrust abruptly “he jabbed his finger into her ribs” |
| goad | verb | goad or provoke,as by constant criticism |
| prod | verb | urge on; cause to act |
| urge | verb | force or impel in an indicated direction |
| spur | verb | give heart or courage to |
| nudge | noun | a slight push or shake |
| nudger | noun | someone who nudges; someone who gives a gentle push |
| prod | noun | a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion |
| prodding | noun | a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something |
| incitement | noun | something that incites or provokes; a means of arousing or stirring to action |
| incitation | noun | something that incites or provokes; a means of arousing or stirring to action |
| inciter | noun | someone who deliberately foments trouble |
| jab | noun | the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow |
| jabbing | noun | a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow) |
| poke | noun | a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow) |
| poking | noun | a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow) |
| dig | noun | the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow |