Prod — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun abbreviation /ˈpräd/

Meaning & Definition of Prod

Prod (verb)

  1. to thrust a pointed instrument into, prick
  2. to incite to action, stir
  3. to poke or stir as if with a prod

Prod (noun)

  1. a pointed instrument used to prod
  2. an incitement to act
  3. protestant

Prod (abbreviation)

  1. product; production

Prod (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to urge or push forward with or as if with a pointed object

    "kept prodding the sheep with a staff to move along faster"

    similar: dig, goad, spur
    related: chuck, jab, jog, knock, nudge, poke, bore, drill, perforate, pierce, prick, punch, puncture, stab, stick, drive, hale, propel

  2. to try to persuade (someone) through earnest appeals to follow a course of action

    "a public outcry eventually prodded the politicians into action"

    similar: egg (on), encourage, exhort, goad, nudge, press, prompt, urge
    related: drive, propel, spur, stimulate, hurry, hustle, push, rush, adjure, beseech, implore, importune, blandish, cajole, coax, soft-soap, wheedle, high-pressure, nag, needle, pressure, foment, incite, instigate, provoke, stir (up)
    near: deter, discourage, dissuade, brake, check, constrain, curb, hold back, inhibit, restrain

Prod (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in incentive, goad

    similar: encouragement, galvanization, goad, incentive, inducement, jog, spur, stimulant, stimulation, stimulus, excitement, incitation, incitement, instigation, provocation, enticement, lure, induction, inspiration, motivation, aggravation, annoyance, bother, exasperation, frustration, hassle, headache, irritant, nuisance, peeve, pest
    opposite: subduing

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Prod

The most common words with a similar meaning to Prod:

dig, goad, spur, egg (on), encourage, exhort, nudge, press, prompt, urge, encouragement, galvanization, incentive, inducement, jog, stimulant, stimulation, stimulus, excitement, incitation, incitement, instigation, provocation, enticement, lure, induction, inspiration, motivation, aggravation, annoyance, bother, exasperation, frustration, hassle, headache, irritant, nuisance, peeve, pest

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Prod

Words with the opposite meaning of Prod:

subduing

Related Words for Prod

chuck, jab, knock, poke, bore, drill, perforate, pierce, prick, punch, puncture, stab, stick, drive, hale, propel, stimulate, hurry, hustle, push, rush, adjure, beseech, implore, importune, blandish, cajole, coax, soft-soap, wheedle

Near Antonyms of Prod

deter, discourage, dissuade, brake, check, constrain, curb, hold back, inhibit, restrain

Word Forms of Prod

Inflections: prodded, prodding

Derived words: prodder (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Prod

origin unknown

First known use: 1535t

Words & Phrases Containing Prod

cattle prod

Frequently Asked Questions about Prod

What does "Prod" mean?

"Prod" means to thrust a pointed instrument into, prick. As an a verb, a noun and an abbreviation, it is defined as: to thrust a pointed instrument into, prick. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Prod"?

Other words for "Prod" include dig, goad, spur, egg (on), encourage, exhort, nudge and press. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Prod" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Prod"?

There are 78 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Prod". Common alternatives include dig, goad, spur, egg (on), encourage, exhort, nudge, press, prompt and urge.

What is the opposite of "Prod"?

Antonyms of "Prod" include subduing. Near antonyms include deter, discourage, dissuade and brake.

How do you use "Prod" in a sentence?

Examples of "Prod" in a sentence: "kept prodding the sheep with a staff to move along faster"; "a public outcry eventually prodded the politicians into action".

Is "Prod" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Prod" can be used as a verb, a noun and an abbreviation, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Prod"?

"Prod" is pronounced /ˈpräd/.

What is the origin of the word "Prod"?

"Prod" comes from origin unknown. First known use: 1535t.