Synonyms for

Prod

Verb / prɑ:d / Another word for prod — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to poke or push with force in order to encourage action or movement

Synonyms & similar words

poke jab eggon dig spur spurring goad urging incite stab goading pokeat prodding nudge poke nudge jab push urge spur encourage motivate stimulate prompt provoke stir rouse awaken arouse goad incentivize activate

Synonyms by register

Formal

stimulate spur motivate incite

Informal

nudge push jog poke egg on

Literary

goad instigate rouse

Antonyms

discourage deter dissuade restrain halt stop suppress

Common collocations

  • prod into action
  • prod someone to do something
  • prod with a stick
  • prod the bear
  • prod the wound
  • prod for information
  • prod the market

Word family

noun prod
verb prod

Usage note

The verb 'prod' often implies a gentle but persistent urging. As a noun, it can refer to the act of prodding or a pointed object used for prodding.

Example sentences

  1. I had to prod my brother to get him out of bed this morning.
  2. She used a stick to prod the cow back into its stall.
  3. He needed someone to prod him into action.
  4. His teammate gave him a prod to keep running.
  5. After many failed attempts, the coach decided to prod the team with a motivational speech.

Quotes

  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it. - Steve Jobs
  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal, it's the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill
  • Believe you can and you're halfway there. - Theodore Roosevelt

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