goad

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/ɡəʊd/ English

Definitions

noun

A long, pointed stick used to prod animals.
That which goads or incites; a stimulus.

verb

To prod with a goad.
To encourage or stimulate.
To incite or provoke.“goading a boy to fight”

Related words

Synonyms

prod prodding prick spur spurring needle nettle urging incite stimulate stimulus urge goad stick progue valet lagobolon

Associated

noose zine debbie sugarcane eton provost elephants elephant whip clement bow anger

Rhymes

abode load bestowed mode ode erode corrode forebode explode road

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