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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

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In 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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