prodding vs urging

prodding and urging both are nouns.

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

As nouns, prodding and urging are synonyms defined as:

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

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

prodding (noun)	urging (noun)
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something	the act of earnestly supporting or encouraging
	a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
	insistent solicitation and entreaty