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Meaning of 'goad' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Goad [ v. t.]
- A pointed instrument used to urge on a beast; hence, any necessity that urges or stimulates.
- To prick; to drive with a goad; hence, to urge forward, or to rouse by anything pungent, severe, irritating, or inflaming; to stimulate.

Meaning of 'goad' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . goad [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
Example in sentence:
  • the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves
2 . goad [ v]
Meaning (2):
- annoy or provoke, as by constant criticism
Example in sentence:
  • He needled her with his sarcastic remarks

Nearby Words:

goa goa powder goaded goading goaf goafs goal goar goarish goat

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