Badger
Prod
Prod verb - To urge or push forward with or as if with a pointed object.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Morality Pet: Archie seems to serve as Wolfe's conscience in many ways, since it's his job to badger, prod and poke Wolfe out of his indulgent complacency and do the right thing, and Archie is often quick with condemnation when he feels that Wolfe has stepped over the line.
Source: Literature / Nero Wolfe
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