goad

²goad

verb

Definition of GOAD

transitive verb

1

: to incite or rouse as if with a goad

2

: to drive (as cattle) with a goad

Examples of GOAD

1. The threat of legal action should goad them into complying.
2. <tried to goad me into auditioning for the play>

First Known Use of GOAD

1579

Related to GOAD

Synonyms: egg (on), encourage, exhort, urge, nudge, press, prod, prompt

Related Words: drive, propel, spur, stimulate; hurry, hustle, push, rush; adjure, beseech, implore, importune; blandish, cajole, coax, soft-soap, wheedle; high-pressure, nag, needle, pressure; foment, incite, instigate, provoke, stir (up)

Near Antonyms: deter, discourage, dissuade; brake, check, constrain, curb, hold back, inhibit, restrain

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