Synonyms of prodded

prodded

verb

past tense of prod

1

as in poked

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 & Similar Words

• poked
• stabbed
• spurred
• dug
• punched
• nudged
• goaded
• knocked
• jabbed
• drilled
• pricked
• propelled
• stuck
• bored
• punctured
• drove
• pierced
• jogged
• perforated
• chucked
• haled

2

as in urged

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

a public outcry eventually prodded the politicians into action

Synonyms & Similar Words

• urged
• encouraged
• nudged
• prompted
• goaded
• coaxed
• pushed
• spurred
• exhorted
• pressed
• propelled
• stimulated
• egged (on)
• cajoled
• drove
• hurried
• provoked
• implored
• hustled
• pressured
• rushed
• importuned
• beseeched
• wheedled
• besought
• nagged
• needled
• adjured
• incited
• fomented
• instigated
• stirred (up)
• blandished
• soft-soaped
• high-pressured

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• discouraged
• deterred
• checked
• dissuaded
• restrained
• constrained
• inhibited
• held back
• curbed
• braked