prodding (Meaning)

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prodding (n)

a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

No weak antonyms found.

With a gentle prodding, she nudged her friend to speak up during the meeting.
His constant prodding about her future plans made her feel anxious and uncertain.
The teacher's prodding questions encouraged the students to think critically and participate in class discussions.
Despite his initial reluctance, he eventually relented after much prodding from his friends.
The detective continued his prodding interrogation, hoping to uncover the truth.
The prodding of the sharp stick startled the sleeping dog, causing it to jump to its feet.
She ignored his prodding inquiries about her personal life, preferring to keep it private.
The constant prodding from his parents to pursue a career in medicine left him feeling conflicted about his own interests.
With some prodding from her therapist, she began to confront her fears and work towards overcoming them.
The persistent prodding from the media forced the politician to address the allegations head-on.

a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

jabbing, stabbing, goading, punching, spurring,poking, digging, nudging,knocking, pricking

deterring, checking, checking, dissuading, dissuading,discouraging, discouraging, restraining, deterring, restraining

With a gentle prodding, she nudged her friend to speak up during the meeting.

His constant prodding about her future plans made her feel anxious and uncertain.

The teacher's prodding questions encouraged the students to think critically and participate in class discussions.

Despite his initial reluctance, he eventually relented after much prodding from his friends.