prodding vs spurring

prodding and spurring both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
prodding	Yes	No	No	No
spurring	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, prodding and spurring are synonyms defined as:

prodding and spurring: a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

Other synonyms of prodding include goad, goading, prod, spur, urging.

prodding (noun)	spurring (noun)
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something	a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something