spurring vs prodding

spurring and prodding both are nouns.

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

As nouns, spurring and prodding are synonyms defined as:

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

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

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