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Meaning of word goad from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

Meaning : A pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion.

Synonyms : prod

Meaning : A verbalization that encourages you to attempt something.

Example : The ceaseless prodding got on his nerves.

Synonyms : goading, prod, prodding, spur, spurring, urging

Meaning : Give heart or courage to.

Synonyms : spur

Meaning : Urge with or as if with a goad.

Meaning : Stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick.

Synonyms : prick

Meaning : Annoy or provoke, as by constant criticism.

Example : He needled her with his sarcastic remarks.

Synonyms : needle

demolish (verb)
Destroy completely.

cockroach (noun)
Any of numerous chiefly nocturnal insects. Some are domestic pests.

cut short (verb)
Interrupt before its natural or planned end.

wear away (verb)
Cut away in small pieces.

stethoscope (noun)
A medical instrument for listening to the sounds generated inside the body.

changeover (noun)
An event that results in a transformation.

fruitfully (adverb)
In a productive way.

most (adjective)
(superlative of `many' used with count nouns and often preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number.

dispose (verb)
Give, sell, or transfer to another.

wage increase (noun)
The amount a salary is increased.