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English to English noun
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a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion |  | source: wordnet30
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a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something | | Example: the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves
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A pointed instrument used to urge on a beast; hence, any necessity that urges or stimulates. | | source: webster1913
verb
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give heart or courage to | | source: wordnet30
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urge with or as if with a goad | | source: wordnet30
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stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick | | source: wordnet30
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goad or provoke,as by constant criticism | | Example: He needled her with his sarcastic remarks
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To prick; to drive with a goad; hence, to urge forward, or to rouse by anything pungent, severe, irritating, or inflaming; to stimulate. | | source: webster1913
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