What is prodded?

Prodded is a past tense verb that means to poke, push or urge someone or something in a particular direction or towards a particular action or response. It can also refer to testing or stimulating a response through physical or verbal means. Prodding can be done gently or forcefully and is often used to motivate or encourage someone to do something. However, prodding can also be seen as intrusive or annoying if done without consideration for the other person's wishes or feelings.