Goad

Quick meaning: Goad is a noun meaning A long, pointed stick used to prod animals.

Meaning

A long, pointed stick used to prod animals.

More Meanings

1. (figurative) That which goads or incites; a stimulus.
2. To prod with a goad.
3. To encourage or stimulate.
4. To incite or provoke.

Example Sentences

goading a boy to fight

the daily goad urging him to the daily toil

I might have been an unfortunate little bull in a Spanish arena, I got so smartingly touched up by these moral goads.

Word Forms

• goads
• goading
• goaded

Synonyms for goad

Depending on context, synonyms include bield, embolden, hearten, actuate, spur, abet.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include prod, prodding, prick, spur, spurring, needle.

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