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(prod-ding) 2 syllables

Definition

verb. pushing or poking someone to get a response.

Example Sentence

The ceaseless prodding got on his nerves.

More Example Sentences

Prodding can encourage someone to act.

Synonyms

nudging; urging; poking

Antonyms

to leave alone

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Rhymes

  • codding
  • godding
  • hodding
  • nodding
  • plodding
  • prodding
  • rodding
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