PROD


Meaning of PROD in English

n. 25B6; verb

Cassie prodded him in the chest : POKE, jab, dig, elbow, butt, stab.

they hoped to prod the government into action : SPUR, stimulate, stir, rouse, prompt, drive, galvanize; persuade, urge, chivvy; incite, goad, egg on, provoke.

25B6; noun

a prod in the ribs : POKE, jab, dig, elbow, butt, thrust.

they need a prod to get them to do act : STIMULUS, push, prompt, reminder, spur; incitement, goad.

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