nudger
Soft elbow-giver
A nudger is someone or something that nudges—gives gentle pushes or prods.
The word usually describes a person who persistently encourages others toward action: She's a nudger; she won't let you forget your goals.
In behavioral economics, a nudger designs subtle interventions that guide people toward better choices without restricting options.
Public cause supporter
- influencerPerson with promotional reach
- motivatorSomething prompting action
- encouragerOne who heartens others
- convincerOne who persuades
coach · mentor · guide · counselor · proponent · campaigner · lobbyist · negotiator
Indirect suggestion
- suggestionIdea proposed for consideration
- promptIncite to action
- encouragementSupport spurring continued effort
- coaxPersuade by gentle urging
urge · prod · impetus · spark · stimulus · impulse · incitement · goad
Arm's middle joint
- pokeSharp, quick thrust
- prodJab to spur action
- tapValve controlling liquid flow
- jostlePush roughly against
bump · push · shove · touch · signal · gesture · prompt · cue
Act of selecting
- architectureBuilding design discipline
- defaultPreset standard option
- optionAvailable course of action
- libertarianAnti-statist political adherent
paternalism · policy · intervention · incentive · heuristic · bias · framing · anchoring
advocate
Public cause supporter
- influencerPerson with promotional reach
- motivatorSomething prompting action
- encouragerOne who heartens others
convincer · coach · mentor · guide · counselor · proponent · campaigner · lobbyist · negotiator · mediator
hint
Indirect suggestion
- suggestionIdea proposed for consideration
- promptIncite to action
- encouragementSupport spurring continued effort
coax · urge · prod · impetus · spark · stimulus · impulse · incitement · goad · spur
elbow
Arm's middle joint
jostle · bump · push · shove · touch · signal · gesture · prompt · cue · reminder
choice
Act of selecting
- architectureBuilding design discipline
- defaultPreset standard option
- optionAvailable course of action
libertarian · paternalism · policy · intervention · incentive · heuristic · bias · framing · anchoring · sludge
nudgershover
One who pushes roughly
forcer · bulldozer · ramrod · strong-armer · coercer
nudgerblocker
Something that obstructs
obstructer · preventer · discourager · deterrent · hinderer
- gentle nudge
- wink and nudge
- friendly nudge
- nudge nudgeVerbal innuendo marker
- nudge outGradually replace or displace
- nudge forward