Synonyms for prodding

Most common

spur · goad · spurring · goading

All synonyms

Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   The act of giving a prod.

Forms

Plural

proddings → goadings, goads, spurrings, spurs…

Example sentences

• spur More money for education will spur economic growth.
• goad The shepherd carried a sharp goad for herding sheep.
• goading Stop goading your little brother!

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

4 letters

spur¹, goad¹

7 letters

goading²

8 letters

spurring²

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (goading² = 2 syllables).