prod is the dictionary form of proded Definition of prod
1
[ verb ] urge on; cause to act

Synonyms

egg_on incite

Examples

"They other children egged the boy on, but he did not want to throw the stone through the window"

2
[ verb ] to push against gently

Synonyms

nudge poke_at

Examples

"She nudged my elbow when she saw her friend enter the restaurant"

3
[ noun ] a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

Examples

"the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves"

4
[ verb ] poke or thrust abruptly

Synonyms

poke jab dig stab

Examples

"he jabbed his finger into her ribs"

5
[ noun ] a pointed instrument used to prod into motion

Synonyms

goad

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