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List of meaning for goad

provoke or annoy (someone) so as to stimulate some action or reaction

prod, goad(noun)

a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion

goad, goading, prod, prodding, urging, spur, spurring(verb)

a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

"the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves"

spur, goad(verb)

give heart or courage to

goad(verb)

urge with or as if with a goad

goad, prick(verb)

stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick

needle, goad(verb)

goad or provoke,as by constant criticism

"He needled her with his sarcastic remarks"

something that arouses action or activity

the threat of skin cancer—not to mention the prospect of wrinkles—should be sufficient goad for using sunscreen

to try to persuade (someone) through earnest appeals to follow a course of action

tried to goad me into auditioning for the play

to urge or push forward with or as if with a pointed object

goading the horse forward into the stall

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