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goad
[ gohd ]
noun
- a stick with a pointed or electrically charged end, for driving cattle, oxen, etc.; prod.
- anything that pricks or wounds like such a stick.
- something that encourages, urges, or drives; a stimulus.
verb (used with object)
- to prick or drive with, or as if with, a goad; prod; incite.
Synonyms: , ,
goad
/ ɡəʊ /
noun
- a sharp pointed stick for urging on cattle, etc
- anything that acts as a spur or incitement
verb
- tr to drive with or as if with a goad; spur; incite
Derived Forms
- ˈDzˌ, adjective
Other Word Forms
- Dz· adjective
- ܲ·Dz· adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of goad1
Word History and Origins
Origin of goad1
Example Sentences
We can expect some goading and taunting at the ceremonial way in this evening.
He defended those actions and said he will continue to stand up for what he believes is "right" by challenging those trying to goad him into a reaction on camera.
YouTube footage shows him goading people into singing Reef's Put Your Hands Up, and taking selfies with fans during the encore.
Trump was heckled by Democrats and he goaded them in turn during the rowdy primetime address, claiming that his administration was "just getting started".
He said Ibbotson's gang were the aggressors and the teenager, whose violent history included wielding a meat cleaver in a street, was "goading" the smaller group to fight.
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