[n] a pointed instrument used to prod into motion
[n] a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something; "the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves"
[v] poke or thrust abruptly; "he jabbed his finger into her ribs"
[v] urge on; cause to act
[v] to push against gently
Synonyms
dig, egg on, goad, goad, goading, incite, jab, nudge, poke, poke at, prodding, spur, spurring, stab, urging