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Definition of prodding - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
physical actionact of poking or pushing with a finger
- The prodding made the cat move away.
2.
motivationencouragement or reminder to take action
- Her prodding helped him finish the project.
Adjective
1.
motivationencouraging action or response through persistent urging
- Her prodding questions made him reconsider his decision.
2.
stimulatingRare prompting or stimulating a reaction or responseRare
- The prodding comments led to a heated debate.
Origin of prodding
English, prod (poke) + -ing (action)
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Examples of prodding in a sentence
The prodding of the dough made it rise perfectly. His prodding finally got her to apply for the job. Without her prodding, he might have missed the deadline. His prodding remarks pushed her to act. The prodding tone in his voice was unmistakable. His prodding questions made her think deeply.
The prodding remarks encouraged him to act.
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- French:poussée, incitant, ...
- German:Stupsen, drängend, ...
- Italian:spinta, incalzante, ...
- Spanish:empujón, insistente, ...
- Portuguese:cutucada, estimulante, ...
- Chinese:戳, 不断督促的, ...
- Japanese:つつくこと, しつこい, ...
- Arabic:نَخْز, مُحَفِّز, ...
- Hebrew:נְקִישָׁה, דּוֹחֵף, ...
- Russian:подталкивание, побуждающий, ...
- Ukrainian:штовхання, наполегливий, ...
- Hindi:कोंचना, उकसाने वाला, ...
Definition of prod - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
actionpoke or push with a finger or pointed object
- She prodded him with her elbow.
2.
urge to actionstimulate or persuade someone to do something
- He prodded the team to work faster to meet the deadline..
Noun
1.
actionpoke or jab with a pointed object
- He gave the fire a prod with a stick.
2.
motivationstimulus or reminder to do something
- She needed a prod to finish her homework.
3.
agriculturedevice used to move livestock
- The farmer used a prod to guide the cattle.
4.
technologyTECH. production in programming or demosceneTECH.
- The new prod was deployed last night.
Images of prod
device used to move livestock
Expressions with prod
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push someone lightly with finger or object to get attention
She gave him a prod to wake him up.
push or jab repeatedly
The child would poke and prod the toy to see how it worked.
quick poke with a finger or elbow in someone's side
He gave me a prod in the ribs to make me laugh.
push someone to start doing something
Her words prodded him into action.
encourage someone gently to start or continue an action
She prodded him into finishing his homework.
stick used to move cattle, often electrified
The farmer used a cattle prod to guide the herd.
Origin of prod
Latin, prodere (to produce)
Examples of prod in a sentence
The teacher prodded the student to answer the question. She prodded him to start his homework. The coach prodded the players to give their best. A prod from the nurse made him roll onto his side. She woke the dog with a gentle prod. A gentle prod from her coach got her moving.
The deadline served as a prod to complete the project. He grabbed a prod to move the stubborn sheep. The rancher always carried a prod when working with the herd. The prod was showcased at the tech conference. Developers discussed the prod's features extensively.
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- French:piquer, coup de pointe, ...
- German:stupsen, Stoß, ...
- Italian:pungolare, colpetto, ...
- Spanish:empujar, pinchazo, ...
- Portuguese:cutucar, picada, ...
- Chinese:戳, 提醒, ...
- Japanese:突く, 突き, ...
- Arabic:نَخَسَ, وَخْزَة, ...
- Hebrew:לִדְקוֹר, דְּחִיפָה, ...
- Russian:тыкать, тычок, ...
- Ukrainian:тикати, тикання, ...
- Hindi:कोंचना, कुरेदना, ...
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