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goad Definition and Meaning in English (goad definition)

verb
Synonyms:provokeinciteprod
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Goad definition: To provoke or annoy someone into an action or reaction, often by persistent criticism or urging.

Definitions of Goad

  1. 1verb

    To provoke or annoy someone into an action or reaction, often by persistent criticism or urging.

  2. 2noun

    Something that acts as a stimulus or incitement to action.

  3. 3noun

    A pointed stick used for prodding animals, especially cattle, to make them move.

Example Sentences

casual

“He tried to goad her into an argument, but she remained calm.”

business

“The promise of a bonus served as a goad for the team to work harder.”

casual

“The farmer used a goad to guide the oxen through the field.”

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Inflected Word Forms

third person singulargoads
past tensegoaded
present participlegoading
agent noungoader

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