<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object)<ul><li>To poke or jab with or as if with something pointed: "I prodded him with my elbow."</li><li>To rouse or incite as if by poking; nag; goad.</li></ul></li></ul><p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>The act of prodding; a poke or jab.</li><li>Any of various pointed instruments used as a goad, especially an electrified rod that administers a mild shock: a cattle prod.</li></ul><p><strong>Synonyms</strong></p><ul><li>Excite, prompt, stir, impel</li></ul><p><strong>End of Response</strong></p>