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prod

verb
/prɒd/

Meaning

to poke or push someone or something with a finger, foot, or pointed object

Example Sentences

She prodded him in the arm to get his attention.

Example Expressions

prod into action

Synonyms

poke, jab, nudge, spur, urge

Antonyms

ignore, neglect, overlook

Collocations

prod someone, prod into, gentle prod, prod with

Related Vocabularies

To pour out or express feelings freely and openly.
to move or act quickly
to receive willingly; to believe or come to recognize
to maintain or support a principle, law, or decision
to collect information or material and put it together in a list, report, or book
to measure or record the duration or speed of something

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