goading (Noun) — Anything that inspires, motivates or drives you to do something. ex. "the ceaseless goading got on his nerves"
goading (Verb) — Give heart or courage to.
goading (Verb) — Urge with or as if with a goad.
goading (Verb) — Stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick.
goading (Verb) — Goad or provoke,as by constant criticism. ex. "He goaded her with his sarcastic remarks"