1. goad - noun
· a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion
Synonym(s): prod
Hypernym(s): device
2. goad - noun
· a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something; "the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves"
Synonym(s): goading, prod, prodding, urging, spur, spurring
Hypernym(s): encouragement
3. goad - verb
· give heart or courage to
Synonym(s): spur
Hypernym(s): encourage
4. goad - verb
· urge with or as if with a goad
Hypernym(s): prod, incite, egg_on
5. goad - verb
· stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick
Synonym(s): prick
6. goad - verb
· annoy or provoke, as by constant criticism; "He needled her with his sarcastic remarks"
Synonym(s): needle
Hypernym(s): harass, hassle, harry, chivy, chivvy, chevy, chevvy, beset, plague, molest, provoke
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