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View usage for: (prɒd) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense prods, present participle prodding, past tense, past participle prodded1. verbIf you prod someone or something, you give them a quick push with your finger or with a pointed object. He prodded Murray with the shotgun. [VERB noun + with] Prod the windowsills to check for signs of rot. [VERB noun] Cathy was prodding at a boiled egg. [VERB + at] Synonyms: poke, push, dig, shove More Synonyms of prod Prod is also a noun. He gave the donkey a mighty prod in the backside. 2. verbIf you prod someone into doing something, you remind or persuade them to do it. The report should prod the Government into spending more on the Health Service. [VERB noun + into] His remark prodded her to ask where Mora had gone. [VERB noun to-infinitive] Synonyms: prompt, move, urge, motivate More Synonyms of prod prodding uncountable noun She did her chores without prodding. 3. See also cattle prod More Synonyms of prod (prɒd) verbWord forms: prods, prodding or prodded1. to poke or jab with or as if with a pointed object 2. (transitive) to rouse or urge to action noun3. the act or an instance of prodding 4. a sharp or pointed object 5. a stimulus or reminder Derived forms prodder (ˈprodder) noun Word origin C16: of uncertain origin (prɒd) noun offensive, slang another word for Protestant prod in American English 1 (prɑd) verb transitiveWord forms: ˈprodded or ˈprodding1. to jab or poke with or as with a pointed stick; goad 2. to urge or stir into action noun3. the act of prodding; jab, poke, thrust, etc. 4. something that prods; specif., a rod or pointed stick used in driving cattle Derived forms prodder (ˈprodder) noun prod in American English 2 Synonyms of 'prod'poke, push, dig, shove prompt, move, urge, motivate poke, push, boost, dig prompt, boost, signal, cue goad, stick, spur, poker More Synonyms of prod British English: prod VERB If you prod someone or something, you give them a quick push with your finger or with a pointed object. She gently prods a cotton pad into his ear. - American English: prod
- Brazilian Portuguese: enfiar
- Chinese: > 捅用手指或尖物
- European Spanish: empujar
- French: pousser
- German: stoßen
- Italian: spingere delicatamente
- Japanese: つつく
- Korean: > 찌르다살짝
- European Portuguese: enfiar
- Latin American Spanish: empujar
Chinese translation of 'prod' vt - (= push) (with finger, stick, knife)
戳 (chuō) - (= encourage)
to prod sb into sth/into doing sth 促使某人做某事 (cùshǐ mǒurén zuò mǒushì)
n (c) - (with finger, stick, knife)
to give sb/sth a prod 戳某人/某物一下 (chuō mǒurén/mǒuwù yīxià) - (= reminder)
to give sb a prod 提醒某人一下 (tíxǐng mǒurén yīxià) to prod sb to do sth 促使某人做某事 (cùshǐ mǒurén zuò mǒushì)
Definition to poke with a pointed object He prodded Murray with the broom. Definition to rouse (someone) to action a tactic to prod the government into spending more on education Synonyms stir up egg on put a bomb under (informal) Definition the act of prodding He gave the donkey a prod in the backside. Definition a reminder She won't do it without a prod from you. Additional synonymsDefinition a signal or reminder He took this as his cue to leave. Synonyms signal, sign, nod, hint, prompt, reminder, suggestionDefinition to thrust or jab She dug her nails into the armrest. Synonyms poke, drive, push, stick, punch, stab, thrust, shove, prod, jabDefinition a thrust or poke She silenced him with a sharp dig in the small of the back. Synonyms poke, thrust, butt, nudge, prod, jab, punchAdditional synonymsDefinition to urge or force (a person) to do something I felt impelled to go on speaking. Synonyms force, move, compel, drive, require, push, influence, urge, inspire, prompt, spur, stimulate, motivate, oblige, induce, prod, constrain, incite, instigate, goad, actuateDefinition to stir up or provoke to action He incited his fellow citizens to take revenge. Synonyms provoke, encourage, drive, excite, prompt, urge, spur, stimulate, set on, animate, rouse, prod, stir up, inflame, instigate, whip up, egg on, goad, impel, foment, put up to, agitate for or against Definition to poke sharply The needle was jabbed into my arm by a nurse. Synonyms poke, dig, punch, thrust, tap, stab, nudge, prod, lungeDefinition a sharp poke He gave me a jab in the side. Synonyms poke, dig, punch, thrust, tap, stab, nudge, prod, lungeDefinition to give a reason or inspiration for a course of action to someone His hard work was motivated by a need to achieve. Synonyms inspire, drive, stimulate, provoke, lead, move, cause, prompt, stir, trigger, set off, induce, arouse, prod, get going, instigate, impel, actuate, give incentive to, inspirit Definition to cause or prompt to do something The hearings moved me to come up with these suggestions. Synonyms drive, lead, cause, influence, persuade, push, shift, inspire, prompt, stimulate, motivate, induce, shove, activate, propel, rouse, prod, incite, impel, set going Definition to push (something or someone) lightly `Stop it,' he said, and nudged me in the ribs. Synonyms push, touch, dig, jog, prod, elbow, shove, pokeDefinition a gentle poke or push She slipped her arm under his and gave him a nudge. Synonyms push, touch, dig, elbow, bump, shove, poke, jog, prodDefinition to pierce lightly with a sharp point She pricked her finger with a needle. Synonyms pierce, stab, puncture, bore, pink, punch, lance, jab, perforate, impaleDefinition to cause to move forwards The rocket is designed to propel the spacecraft. Synonyms drive, launch, start, force, send, shoot, push, thrust, shove, set in motion Additional synonymsDefinition to apply steady force to in order to move They pushed him into the car. Synonyms shove, force, press, thrust, drive, knock, sweep, plunge, elbow, bump, ram, poke, propel, nudge, prod, jostle, hustle, bulldoze (informal), impel, manhandleDefinition the act of pushing He gave me a sharp push. Synonyms shove, thrust, butt, elbow, poke, nudge, prod, joltDefinition a note to remind a person of something not done They are about to be given a sharp reminder. Synonyms prompt, prompting, cue, nudgeDefinition to provoke or excite He did more to rouse the crowd than anybody else. Synonyms excite, move, arouse, stir, disturb, provoke, anger, startle, animate, prod, exhilarate, get going, agitate, inflame, incite, whip up, galvanize, bestirDefinition to push (one's way) roughly He shoved her out of the way. Synonyms push, shoulder, thrust, elbow, drive, press, crowd (informal), propel, jostle, impelDefinition a rough push She gave Gracie a shove in the back. Synonyms push, knock, thrust, elbow, bump, nudge, jostleDefinition anything that causes immediate action You mustn't fire without my signal. Synonyms cue, sign, nod, prompting, go-ahead (informal), reminder, green lightDefinition to encourage (someone) His friend's plight had spurred him into taking part. Synonyms incite, drive, prompt, press, urge, stimulate, animate, prod, prick, goad, impelDefinition a sharp spiked wheel on the heel of a rider's boot used to urge the horse on Synonyms goad, prick, rowel Definition to encourage to start or progress further I was stimulated to examine my deepest thoughts. Synonyms encourage, inspire, prompt, galvanize, fire, fan, urge, spur, provoke, arouse, animate, rouse, prod, quicken, inflame, incite, instigate, goad, whet, impel, foment, gee up Additional synonymsDefinition to plead with or press someone to do something They urged parliament to approve plans for their reform programme. Synonyms beg, appeal to, exhort (formal), press, prompt, plead, put pressure on, lean on, solicit, goad, implore, enjoin, beseech, pressurize, entreat, twist someone's arm (informal), put the heat on (informal), put the screws on (informal) |