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[ verb ] urge with or as if with a goad

Used in print

(T. C. McClary, "The Flooded Desert," Argosy,...)

He hollered hoarsely , `` Hang_on '' ! and goaded the oxen as he yelled .

Related terms

prod spur

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[ verb ] give heart or courage to

Synonyms

spur

Used in print

(James J. Maguire, "A Family Affair"...)

Had it not been for such private enterprise , diocesan authorities might of_course have been goaded into establishing institutions subsidized by diocesan funds and parish collections and staffed by religious as paid employees .

Related terms

encourage

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[ noun ] a pointed instrument used to prod into motion

Synonyms

prod

Used in print

(T. C. McClary, "The Flooded Desert," Argosy,...)

Ben_Prime extended his high-stepped stride until he could lay his goad across the noses of the oxen .

Related terms

device spur nudge

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[ verb ] prod or urge as if with a log stick

Synonyms

prick

Related terms

stab prod

5
[ verb ] goad or provoke,as by constant criticism

Synonyms

needle nettle

Examples

"He needled her with his sarcastic remarks"

Related terms

harass

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[ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 3449
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[ noun ] a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

Examples

"the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves"

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