Goad Definition & Meaning
goad
- noun
- a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion
- a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something; "the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves"
- verb
- give heart or courage to
- urge with or as if with a goad
- stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick
- goad or provoke,as by constant criticism; "He needled her with his sarcastic remarks"
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"joe goad"
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- What does goad mean?
- a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something; "the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves" give heart or courage to urge with or as if with a goad stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick goad or provoke,as by constant criticism; "He needled her with his sarcastic remarks"
- What part of speech is goad?
- Goad is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does goad have?
- Goad has 6 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).