Defenition of the word goad
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Defenition of the word goad
- urge with or as if with a goad
- a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
- prod or urge as if with a log stick
- goad or provoke,as by constant criticism; "He needled her with his sarcastic remarks"
- a pointed instrument used to prod into motion
- give heart or courage to
- a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something; "the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves"
- a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion
- goad or provoke,as by constant criticism
- stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick
Synonyms for the word goad
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- aggravate
- annoy
- badger
- drive
- goading
- hassle
- hound
- incite
- needle
- nettle
- prick
- prod
- prodding
- provoke
- push
- spur
- spurring
- stimulate
- sting
- stir
- urging
Similar words in the goad
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- goad
- goad's
- goaded
- goading
- goads
Hyponyms for the word goad
Hypernyms for the word goad
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- beset
- chevvy
- chevy
- chivvy
- chivy
- device
- egg on
- encourage
- encouragement
- harass
- harry
- hassle
- incite
- jab
- molest
- plague
- prod
- provoke
- stab
- surname
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