noun
prodding
noun
1
The act of poking or urging someone repeatedly.
"After some prodding, he finally agreed to see a doctor."
How to Use Prodding
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRepeated poking or urging to get someone to do something.
Common pairings
after some prodding
needs constant prodding
Word Forms
proddings plural
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After some _____, he finally agreed to see a doctor.