goaded; goading; goads
Definition of goad
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to incite or rouse as if with a goad (see goad entry 2 sense 2a)
was goaded into fighting with another player
2
: to drive (an animal) with a goad (see goad entry 2 sense 1)
goad
nounDefinition of goad (Entry 2 of 2)
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The first known use of goad was before the 12th century
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