Nudge Synonyms

nŭj
A slight push or shake
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. tap
  2. poke
  3. jog
  4. shove
An act of thrusting into or against, as to attract attention
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. dig
  2. jab
  3. jog
  4. poke
To push against gently
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. push
  2. poke
  3. bump
  4. touch
  5. prod
  6. elbow
  7. jab
  8. poke-at
  9. jog
  10. shove
  11. jostle
  12. poke (with the elbow)
  13. tap
To thrust against or into
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. dig
  2. jab
  3. jog
  4. poke
  5. prod

Words Related to Nudge

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. noodge
  2. nod
  3. bounce
  4. jerk

Nudge Sentence Examples

  • She stood and gave the chair a nudge with her foot.

  • He urged Ed ahead with a gentle nudge of the knees, and followed the peccary.

  • Nudge him with your heals to get him started and pull gently on the reins when you want him to stop.

  • She released him at his nudge.

  • Sometimes planners need a nudge in the right direction.

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