ironServices.com

English Dictionary

  • Hide translation

 goad goad /ˈgoʊd/

noun

  1. () A pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion  ( prod , goad )
    a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion
  2. A verbalization that encourages you to attempt something  ( goad , goading , prod , prodding , spur , spurring , urging )
    a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
     The ceaseless prodding got on his nerves
    the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves

verb

  1. () Urge with or as if with a goad  ( goad )
    urge with or as if with a goad
  2. () Give heart or courage to  ( goad , spur )
    give heart or courage to
      His success in the competition spurs me to work harder and strive for greatness.
    His success in the competition spurs me to work harder and strive for greatness.
  3. Annoy or provoke, as by constant criticism  ( goad , needle )
    annoy or provoke, as by constant criticism
     He needled her with his sarcastic remarks
    He needled her with his sarcastic remarks
  4. Stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick  ( goad , prick )
    stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick