Goad

noun

ɡoʊd

Noun

a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion
Similar:Prod
Type of:Device
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
Similar:GoadingProdProddingSpurSpurring
Type of:Encouragement

Verb

stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick
Similar:Prick
Type of:JabStab
give heart or courage to
Similar:Spur
Type of:Encourage
annoy or provoke, as by constant criticism
Similar:Needle
Type of:PlagueProvokeHarass
urge with or as if with a goad
Type of:InciteProd

Dictionary Validity

Tournament Word List (TWL): Scrabble US
Collins Scrabble Words (CSW21): Scrabble UK
ENABLE Dictionary: Words With Friends
Combined US/UK Scrabble Dictionary: SOWPODS
North American Scrabble (NWL2020): NASPA

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