Definition of
goad is the dictionary form of goader Definition of goad
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[ verb ] urge with or as if with a goad
2
[ verb ] give heart or courage to

Synonyms

spur

3
[ noun ] a pointed instrument used to prod into motion

Synonyms

prod

4
[ verb ] prod or urge as if with a log stick

Synonyms

prick

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

Synonyms

needle nettle

Examples

"He needled her with his sarcastic remarks"

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[ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 3449
7
[ noun ] a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

Synonyms

spur urging prod prodding spurring goading

Examples

"the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves"

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Similar Spelling

Goodyera goodyear goiter Goodrow Goudreau Goodreau God_tree

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