Prod Synonyms and Antonyms

prŏd
To thrust against or into
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. jab
  2. dig
  3. poke
  4. jog
  5. nudge
  6. stab
To stir to action or feeling
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. excite
  2. incite
  3. provoke
  4. goad
  5. push
  6. move
  7. nudge
  8. egg on
  9. prompt
  10. shove
  11. spur
  12. poke
  13. foment
  14. galvanize
  15. impel
  16. egg
  17. inflame
  18. elbow
  19. inspire
  20. crowd
  21. instigate
  22. encourage
  23. motivate
  24. pique
  25. prick
  26. propel
  27. set off
  28. stimulate
  29. touch off
  30. trigger
  31. work up
  32. urge
  33. poke-at
Antonyms:
  1. dissuade
  2. discourage

Words Related to Prod

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. touch
  2. cause
  3. Ex.Prod

Prod Sentence Examples

  • Perhaps we should prod him to tell us.

  • His mental prod jolted her awake.

  • Showing your interest is another way to help prod them into making more clothes to suit you.

  • They'll poke and prod any type of hole, and this can be dangerous when the holes are a part of an electrical outlet.

  • She felt it circle her, prod her, and retreat.

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