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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
Other 51Թ Forms
- goadlike adjective
- ungoaded adjective
- ˈDzˌ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of goad1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of goad1
Example Sentences
“What that family suffered is truly, truly horrific and truly unconscionable. The lies that were told, the goading of the family, all of that is absolutely horrendous.”
They try to goad The Edge into dancing for the BBC's TV crew.
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.
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