prod | Definition of prod

Synonyms and Antonyms of prod

1 to urge or push forward with or as if with a pointed object

kept prodding the sheep with a staff to move along faster

Synonyms of prod

dig, goad, spur

Words Related to prod

chuck, jab, jog, knock, nudge, poke

bore, drill, perforate, pierce, prick, punch, puncture, stab, stick

drive, hale, propel

2 to try to persuade (someone) through earnest appeals to follow a course of action

a public outcry eventually prodded the politicians into action

Synonyms of prod

egg (on), encourage, exhort, goad, nudge, press, prompt, urge

Words Related to prod

drive, propel, spur, stimulate

hurry, hustle, push, rush

adjure, beseech, implore, importune

blandish, cajole, coax, soft-soap, wheedle

high-pressure, nag, needle, pressure

foment, incite, instigate, provoke, stir (up)

Near Antonyms of prod

deter, discourage, dissuade

brake, check, constrain, curb, hold back, inhibit, restrain