hint · encouragement · prod · coax · jostle · poke · suggestion · bump · wink · motion · gesture · urge · signal · spur · tickle · whisper · heads-up · cue
friendly nudgeultimatum
Non-negotiable final terms
coercion · threat · intimidation · mandate · compulsion
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Related — gentle push (Light urging contact); reminder (Memory aid); prompt (Incite to action); elbow · tap · hint · encouragement · prod · coax · jostle · poke · suggestion · bump
intensity of persuasionfriendly nudge ≠ ultimatum Non-negotiable final terms; coercion · threat · intimidation · mandate · compulsion
emotional tonefriendly nudge ≠ cold shoulder Intentional dismissive treatment; harsh criticism · discouragement · cutting remark
directness of communicationfriendly nudge ≠ stern warning Forceful cautionary statement
Word data: Linguabase (CC0) · www.idea.org/words/friendly_nudge