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Goad Very Common

Goad has 9 different meanings across 3 categories:

Noun · Verb · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion

2

a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

"the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves"

3

A long, pointed stick used to prod animals.

Verb
1

give heart or courage to

2

urge with or as if with a goad

3

stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick

4

annoy or provoke, as by constant criticism

"He needled her with his sarcastic remarks"

5

To prod with a goad.

Proper Noun
1

A surname​.

See Also
riding crop stimulus oxgoad incite shivvy valet overgoaded goadlike
Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
device encouragement encourage prod stab harass
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
ankus spur
Rhyming Words
foad ooad toad joad load road woad broad troad shoad choad reload upload unload ogdoad inroad b road onload e road beload
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