What does prodding mean?
Prodding means present participle and gerund of prod.
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Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
present participle and gerund of prod.
perfunctory proddings and pokings
Use prodding when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Prodding means present participle and gerund of prod.
Common synonyms include goad, spur, prod, goading.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
perfunctory proddings and pokings
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