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Textual thesaurus for "goad"

(noun) prod

a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion


(noun) urging, spur, spurring, prod, prodding, goading

a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves


(verb) needle

goad or provoke,as by constant criticism

He needled her with his sarcastic remarks


(verb) prick

stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick


(verb) spur

give heart or courage to