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.