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nudging

/ˈnʌdʒɪŋ/ /ˈnʌdʒɪn/

Meanings
verb
To push against gently, especially in order to gain attention or give a signal.

Examples :

"The child kept nudging his mother's arm, wanting her to buy him candy. "
action communication signal

Related Words

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something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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engineering verb

/ˌen.dʒɪˈnɪə.ɹɪŋ/

To design, construct or manage something as an engineer.

"The students are engineering a new system for managing their study group projects. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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euphemism noun

/ˈjuː.fəˌmɪ.z(ə)m/

The use of a word or phrase to replace another with one that is considered less offensive, blunt or vulgar than the word or phrase which it replaces.

"Instead of saying "my sister's behavior was terrible," they used the euphemism "my sister's behavior was less than ideal." "

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psychological adjective

/ˌsaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkl/ /ˌsaɪkəˈlɑːdʒɪkl/

Of or pertaining to psychology.

"The teacher's psychological approach to teaching helped students feel more comfortable in class. "

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attention noun

/əˈtɛn.ʃən/

Mental focus.

"Please direct your attention to the following words."

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touching adjective

/ˈtʌtʃɪŋ/

Provoking sadness and pity; that can cause sadness or heartbreak among witnesses to a sad event or situation.

"a touching story"

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manipulation noun

/məˌnɪp.juˈleɪ.ʃən/

The practice of manipulating or the state of being manipulated.

"The politician's manipulation of public opinion was evident in his campaign speeches. "

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according verb

/əˈkɔːdɪŋ/ /ə.ˈkɔɹd.ɪŋ/

To make to agree or correspond; to suit one thing to another; to adjust.

"The tailor will according the suit to fit you perfectly. "

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practiced adjective

/ˈpræktɪst/ /ˈpræktɪsd/

Skillful, proficient, knowledgeable or expert as a result of practice

"Because she had been a dancer for years, she was a practiced performer. "

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controlling verb

/kənˈtroʊlɪŋ/ /kənˈtroʊlɪn/

To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of.

"With a simple remote, he could control the toy truck."

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influencing verb

/ˈɪnfluənsɪŋ/ /ˈɪnfluɛnsɪŋ/

To have an effect on by using gentle or subtle action; to exert an influence upon; to modify, bias, or sway; to persuade or induce.

"I must admit that this book influenced my outlook on life."