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prodding
/pˈɹɑdɪŋ/ · 8 letters · 7 distinct letters
- noun
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves
- verb
to push against gently
She nudged my elbow when she saw her friend enter the restaurant
- verb
urge on; cause to act
The other children egged the boy on, but he did not want to throw the stone through the window
- verb
poke or thrust abruptly
he jabbed his finger into her ribs