goad

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[ US /ˈɡoʊd/ ]
[ UK /ɡˈə‍ʊd/ ]

NOUN

a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves
a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion

VERB

urge with or as if with a goad
give heart or courage to
annoy or provoke, as by constant criticism
He needled her with his sarcastic remarks
stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick

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How To Use goad In A Sentence

The griffin is also used by Saab, and other mythical beasts goaded into service on motor cars must include Alfa Romeo's serpent, Talbot's hunting dog and the Gilbern's Welsh dragon. Badge Engineering
He was jeered for joking about missing jets, then goaded fans to boo louder. The Sun
Pick is goading her into lying about her age for the sake of winning a plot of ground that will prove useful to his cattle ranch. The Times Literary Supplement
She was goaded on by fierce ambition.
I swear that the Land Transport Safety Authority is goading us.
The reason that Canadians come in for so much ribbing is that some who post on the forums are so transparently easy to goad. Saying Goodbye - Disparaging Remarks
Outside, the photographers were lurking, trying to goad her into saying something. Times, Sunday Times
It will show itself in that goading of other people, gossip and slander. Christianity Today
Such engagements are not to be avoided, but rather treated as goads to creative thought and practice.
His persistentquestions finally goaded me into an angry reply / into replying angrily.

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