WordWeb Online

1. A verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
   "the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves"
   - goad, goading, prod, urging, spur, spurring

1. To push against gently
   - nudge, poke at
    
2. Urge on; cause to act
   - incite, egg on, egg
    
3. Poke or thrust abruptly
   - jab, stab, poke, dig

Derived forms: proddings

Type of: encouragement, force, push, thrust

Encyclopedia: Prod