Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

prod

verb
/prÉ’d/
Definition
To poke or jab someone with a finger or a sharp object.
Examples
  • She had to prod him to finish his homework.
  • The farmer used a stick to prod the sheep into the pen.
Meaning
The act of urging someone to take action or respond, often through physical nudging or encouragement.
Synonyms
  • poke
  • jab
  • spur
  • urge
  • encourage