nudging
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Noun
nudging noun
- The act of giving a nudge; pushing, touching.
- Hinting or influencing people's choices (according to nudge theory); softly controlling.“It has been remarked that nudging is also a euphemism for psychological manipulation as practiced in social engineering.”
Verb
nudging verb
- To push against gently, especially in order to gain attention or give a signal.
- To near or come close to something.
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