Definition: a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion
Similar words: device
Definition: an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
Usage: the device is small enough to wear on your wrist; a device intended to conserve water
Synonyms: urging, spur, spurring, prod, prodding, goad, goading
Definition: a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
Usage: the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves
Similar words: encouragement
Definition: the expression of approval and support
Definition: goad or provoke,as by constant criticism
Usage: He needled her with his sarcastic remarks
Similar words: plague, provoke, molest, harass, harry, hassle, chevvy, chevy, chivvy, chivy, beset
Definition: annoy continually or chronically
Usage: He is known to harry his staff when he is overworked; This man harasses his female co-workers
Definition: stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick
Definition: stab or pierce
Usage: he jabbed the piece of meat with his pocket knife
Synonyms: goad
Definition: urge with or as if with a goad
Similar words: prod, incite, egg on
Definition: urge on; cause to act
Usage: The other children egged the boy on, but he did not want to throw the stone through the window
Definition: give heart or courage to
Similar words: encourage
Definition: inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to