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goad

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of goad

something that arouses action or activity

the threat of skin cancer—not to mention the prospect of wrinkles—should be sufficient goad for using sunscreen

Synonyms of goad

boost, encouragement, impetus, impulse, incentive, incitation, incitement, instigation, momentum, motivation, provocation, spur, stimulant, stimulus, yeast

Words Related to goad

inducement, invitation

antecedent, cause, consideration, grounds, motive, occasion, reason

catalyst, catalyzer, fuel, spark

Phrases Synonymous with goad

shot in the arm

Antonyms of goad

counterincentive, disincentive

Synonym Discussion of goad

motive, impulse, incentive, inducement, spur, goad mean a stimulus to action. motive implies an emotion or desire operating on the will and causing it to act.

- a motive for the crime

impulse suggests a driving power arising from personal temperament or constitution.

- buying on impulse

incentive applies to an external influence (such as an expected reward) inciting to action.

- a bonus was offered as an incentive

inducement suggests a motive prompted by the deliberate enticements or allurements of another.

- offered a watch as an inducement to subscribe

spur applies to a motive that stimulates the faculties or increases energy or ardor.

- fear was a spur to action

goad suggests a motive that keeps one going against one's will or desire.

- thought insecurity a goad to worker efficiency

goad

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of goad

1 to try to persuade (someone) through earnest appeals to follow a course of action

tried to goad me into auditioning for the play

Synonyms of goad

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

Words Related to goad

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 of goad

deter, discourage, dissuade

brake, check, constrain, curb, hold back, inhibit, restrain

2 to urge or push forward with or as if with a pointed object

goading the horse forward into the stall

Synonyms of goad

dig, prod, spur

Words Related to goad

chuck, jab, jog, knock, nudge, poke

bore, drill, perforate, pierce, prick, punch, puncture, stab, stick

drive, hale, propel

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