nudge vs prod

nudge and prod both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
nudge	Yes	No	Yes	No
prod	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, nudge and prod are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of nudge include poke at.

nudge (noun)	prod (noun)
a slight push or shake	a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion
	a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

nudge (verb)	prod (verb)
push into action by pestering or annoying gently	urge on; cause to act
to push against gently	poke or thrust abruptly
	to push against gently