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Definition of Goad
1. Verb. Give heart or courage to.
2. Noun. A pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion.
Exact synonyms: Prod
Specialized synonyms: Ankus, Gad, Spur
Generic synonyms: Device
Derivative terms: Prod, Prod
Specialized synonyms: Ankus, Gad, Spur
Generic synonyms: Device
Derivative terms: Prod, Prod
3. Verb. Urge with or as if with a goad.
4. Noun. A verbalization that encourages you to attempt something. "The ceaseless prodding got on his nerves"
Exact synonyms: Goading, Prod, Prodding, Spur, Spurring, Urging
Generic synonyms: Encouragement
Derivative terms: Prod, Prod, Spur, Spur, Urge
Generic synonyms: Encouragement
Derivative terms: Prod, Prod, Spur, Spur, Urge
5. Verb. Stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick.
6. Verb. Goad or provoke,as by constant criticism. "He needled her with his sarcastic remarks"
Exact synonyms: Needle
Generic synonyms: Beset, Chevvy, Chevy, Chivvy, Chivy, Harass, Harry, Hassle, Molest, Plague, Provoke
Derivative terms: Goading
Generic synonyms: Beset, Chevvy, Chevy, Chivvy, Chivy, Harass, Harry, Hassle, Molest, Plague, Provoke
Derivative terms: Goading
Definition of Goad
1. n. A pointed instrument used to urge on a beast; hence, any necessity that urges or stimulates.
2. v. t. To prick; to drive with a goad; hence, to urge forward, or to rouse by anything pungent, severe, irritating, or inflaming; to stimulate.
Definition of Goad
1. Noun. A long, pointed stick used to prod animals. ¹
2. Verb. To prod with a goad. ¹
3. Verb. To encourage or stimulate. ¹
4. Verb. To incite or provoke. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Goad
1. to drive animals with a goad (a pointed stick) [v -ED, -ING, -S]