Synonyms for

Goad

Verb / gəʊd / Another word for goad — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to provoke or annoy someone in order to make them do something

Synonyms & similar words

goading spurring urging needle spur prick prodding prod prod stimulate incite spur motivate inspire rouse provoke irritate annoy pester bother torment tease harass aggravate exasperate vex

Example sentences

  1. She goaded her brother into eating his vegetables.
  2. The coach goaded the team to win the game.
  3. The bullfighter goaded the bull with a red cape.
  4. He goaded his sister into playing a game of tag.
  5. The teacher goaded the students to study harder.

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  • A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way. - John C. Maxwell
  • Our life is frittered away by detail ... Simplify, simplify. - Henry David Thoreau
  • In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on. - Robert Frost

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