prodded Antonyms

Meaning of prodded

prodded

to poke or stir as if with a prod, a pointed instrument used to prod, to incite to action, to thrust a pointed instrument into, to urge someone on, an incitement to act

prodded Sentence Examples

  1. The doctor prodded the patient's abdomen to check for tenderness.
  2. The teacher prodded the students to participate more actively in class.
  3. The journalist prodded the politician for more information about the scandal.
  4. The scientist prodded the petri dish, hoping to stimulate cell growth.
  5. The farmer prodded the reluctant cow into the barn.
  6. The veterinarian prodded the dog's wound to assess its severity.
  7. The police officer prodded the suspect for a confession.
  8. The artist prodded the canvas with her paintbrush, adding tiny details to the artwork.
  9. The child prodded the ants with a stick, curious about their behavior.
  10. The therapist prodded the client to explore their deepest fears and anxieties.

FAQs About the word prodded

to poke or stir as if with a prod, a pointed instrument used to prod, to incite to action, to thrust a pointed instrument into, to urge someone on, an incitemen

dug, goaded, punched,poked, stabbed, nudged, spurred, drilled, propelled,knocked

checked, deterred,discouraged, restrained, constrained, inhibited,dissuaded, curbed, braked,held back

The doctor prodded the patient's abdomen to check for tenderness.

The teacher prodded the students to participate more actively in class.

The journalist prodded the politician for more information about the scandal.

The scientist prodded the petri dish, hoping to stimulate cell growth.