Noun

• S: (n) goad (goad%1:10:00::), goading (goading%1:10:00::), prod (prod%1:10:00::), prodding (prodding%1:10:00::), urging (urging%1:10:00::), spur (spur%1:10:00::), spurring (spurring%1:10:00::) (a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something) "the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves"

Verb

• S: (v) nudge (nudge%2:35:00::), poke at (poke_at%2:35:00::), prod (prod%2:35:02::) (to push against gently) "She nudged my elbow when she saw her friend enter the restaurant"
• S: (v) prod (prod%2:35:00::), incite (incite%2:35:00::), egg on (egg_on%2:35:00::) (urge on; cause to act) "The other children egged the boy on, but he did not want to throw the stone through the window"
• S: (v) jab (jab%2:35:00::), prod (prod%2:35:01::), stab (stab%2:35:01::), poke (poke%2:35:01::), dig (dig%2:35:03::) (poke or thrust abruptly) "he jabbed his finger into her ribs"