Needle and Prompt

Needle

Needle verb - To subject (someone) to constant scoldings and sharp reminders.

Usage example: quit needling me! I'll take out the trash in a minute!

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Prompt and needle are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Prompt" instead a verb "Needle".

Nearby Words: needled, needling, needlework

Prompt verb - To try to persuade (someone) through earnest appeals to follow a course of action.

Usage example: prompted the reluctant performer onto the stage with loud cheers and whistles

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Needle and prompt are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Needle" instead a verb "Prompt".

old	old needle	old prompt
special	special needle	special prompt
particular	particular needle	particular prompt
specific	specific needle	specific prompt
Other adjectives: ordinary, simple, little, final.

needle people

prompt people

He's demotivated to the point that Nanjo has to needle him about how he's achieved his nigh-godhood through borrowed power in order to prompt the requisite boss fight.

Source: Villainous B.S.O.D.

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