goad, goading, prod, prodding, urging, spur, spurring -- (a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something; "the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves")
prod, goad -- (a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion)
Overview of verb prod
The verb prod has 3 senses
nudge, poke at, prod -- (to push against gently; "She nudged my elbow when she saw her friend enter the restaurant")
prod, incite, egg on -- (urge on; cause to act; "The other children egged the boy on, but he did not want to throw the stone through the window")
jab, prod, stab, poke, dig -- (poke or thrust abruptly; "he jabbed his finger into her ribs")
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