goad

verbverified·updated Jun 3, 2026

stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick

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Senses

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goad or provoke,as by constant criticism

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urge with or as if with a goad

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give heart or courage to

Classifications

Cognitive

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Responsibility

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Automation

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Variants

synonym
needleprickspur
pasttense
goaded
presentparticiple
goading
thirdpersonsingular
goads
pastparticiple
goaded