Synonyms for

Nudging

Verb / ˈnʌdʒɪŋ / Another word for nudging — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of gently pushing or prodding someone or something.

Synonyms & similar words

pokeat prod nudge pushing prodding jabbing poking shoving nudging coaxing prompting encouraging urging persuading bumping tapping guiding influencing stimulating motivating spurring prod nuzzle

Example sentences

  1. She gave the door a gentle nudge to open it.
  2. He nudged his friend to get his attention.
  3. The cat nudged the ball with its paw.
  4. She used a stick to nudge the turtle back into the water.
  5. He nudged his sister to share her candy.

Quotes

  • "Sometimes, all you need is a little nudge." - Unknown
  • "A small nudge can make a big difference." - Richard H. Thaler
  • "Nudging is about making people's lives better, not just marketing more stuff." - Richard H. Thaler

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