NUDGES Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word nudges. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for NUDGES
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taps | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • (military) signal to turn the lights out | ||||||||
bumps | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a lump on the body caused by a blow • something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings • an impact (as from a collision) verb • knock against with force or violence • come upon, as if by accident; meet with • dance erotically or dance with the pelvis thrust forward • assign to a lower position; reduce in rank • remove or force from a position of dwelling previously occupied • to enjoy some music greatly • to play music at loud volume | ||||||||
elbows | nounn | |||||||
noun • hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped • a sharp bend in a road or river • a length of pipe with a sharp bend in it • the part of a sleeve that covers the elbow joint • the joint of a mammal or bird that corresponds to the human elbow verb • push one's way with the elbows • shove one's elbow into another person's ribs | ||||||||
jostles | verbv | |||||||
noun • the act of jostling (forcing your way by pushing) verb • make one's way by jostling, pushing, or shoving • come into rough contact with while moving | ||||||||
pokes | verbv | |||||||
noun • tall coarse perennial American herb having small white flowers followed by blackish-red berries on long drooping racemes; young fleshy stems are edible; berries and root are poisonous • someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind • a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases • a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow) • (boxing) a blow with the fist verb • poke or thrust abruptly • search or inquire in a meddlesome way • stir by poking • hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument • make a hole by poking | ||||||||
prods | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something • a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion verb • to push against gently • urge on; cause to act • poke or thrust abruptly | ||||||||
pushes | verbv | |||||||
noun • the act of applying force in order to move something away • the force used in pushing • enterprising or ambitious drive • an electrical switch operated by pressing • an effort to advance verb • move with force • press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action • make publicity for; try to sell (a product) • strive and make an effort to reach a goal • press against forcefully without moving • approach a certain age or speed • exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for • sell or promote the sale of (illegal goods such as drugs) • move strenuously and with effort • make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby | ||||||||
shoves | verbv | |||||||
noun • the act of shoving (giving a push to someone or something) verb • come into rough contact with while moving • push roughly • press or force | ||||||||
jog | verbv | |||||||
noun • a sharp change in direction • a slow pace of running • a slight push or shake verb • continue talking or writing in a desultory manner • even up the edges of a stack of paper, in printing • run for exercise • run at a moderately swift pace • give a slight push to • stimulate to remember | ||||||||
poke at | verbv | |||||||
verb • to push against gently |