Provoke and Prod

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Provoke verb - To rouse to strong feeling or action.

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Prod is a synonym for provoke in activity topic. In some cases you can use "Prod" instead a verb "Provoke", when it comes to topics like cause, goad.

Nearby Words: provocation, provoking

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

Usage example: a public outcry eventually prodded the politicians into action

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Provoke is a synonym for prod in urge topic. You can use "Provoke" instead a verb "Prod", if it concerns topics such as cause, incite.

provoke character

prod character

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