prod

Meanings

• a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
  • "the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves"
• a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion
• to push against gently
• urge on; cause to act
• poke or thrust abruptly

Synonyms

dig, egg on, goad, goading, incite, jab, nudge, poke, poke at, prodding, spur, spurring, stab, urging