Hyphenation of goad

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goad

Definitions of goad:

1.
A pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion
2.
A verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
The ceaseless prodding got on his nerves
3.
Give heart or courage to
4.
Urge with or as if with a goad
5.
Stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick
6.
Goad or provoke,as by constant criticism
He needled her with his sarcastic remarks

Synonyms of goad:

noun prod, device
noun goading, prod, prodding, urging, spur, spurring, encouragement
verb spur, encourage
verb prod, incite, egg on
verb prick, stab, jab
verb needle, harass, hassle, harry, chivy, chivvy, chevy, chevvy, beset, plague, molest, provoke

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