prods

Pokes to move

Prods is the plural of prod—a pointed instrument for goading animals, or a poke or jab meant to urge action: a few prods with a stick got the cattle moving.

Figuratively, prods are prompts or reminders: She needed constant prods to finish her homework.

The verb form means to poke or urge: He prods his team to meet deadlines.

urges

nudges

Light prompting touches

spursHeel-mounted riding prods
goadsProds to action
promptsSignals to begin

pushes · coaxes · pressures · exhorts · badgers · pesters · nags · hounds · harasses · importunes

pokes

jabs

Quick, straight punches

pokesSharp finger thrusts
stabsPiercing knife wounds
prongsSharp projecting points

nudges · sticks · digs · elbows · fingers · goad · poker · spear · staff · stick

stimulates

sparks

Fiery particles from friction

activatesCauses to function
rousesCauses to awaken
stirsBlends by circling

awakens · energizes · galvanizes · motivates · inspires · animates · invigorates · kindles · triggers · arouses

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