1. (

• goad ,
• goading ,
• prod ,
• prodding ,
• urging ,
• spur ,
• spurring

) a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something; "the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves" ;

1. (

• nudge ,
• poke_at ,
• prod ,

) to push against gently; "She nudged my elbow when she saw her friend enter the restaurant" ;

2. (

• 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" ;

3. (

• jab ,
• prod ,
• stab ,
• poke ,
• dig ,

) poke or thrust abruptly; "he jabbed his finger into her ribs" ;