Goad — synonyms, definition

1. goad (Verb)

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goad (Verb) — Give heart or courage to.

goad (Verb) — Urge with or as if with a goad.

goad (Verb) — Stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick.

goad (Verb) — Goad or provoke,as by constant criticism. ex. "He goaded her with his sarcastic remarks"

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2. goad (Noun)

goading prodding spurring urging

goad (Noun) — A pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion.

goad (Noun) — Anything that inspires, motivates or drives you to do something.

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