verb
- past tense of prod; poked or jabbed with a finger or pointed object
- past tense of prod; urged or encouraged someone to take action
Examples
- She prodded the sleeping cat with her finger.
- The doctor prodded his stomach to check for tenderness.
- His mother prodded him to clean his room.
- The teacher prodded the shy student to participate in class.
- He prodded the campfire with a stick to stir up the flames.
- The journalist prodded the politician for more details.
- She prodded her brother until he agreed to help with the dishes.