Goad - Definition
goad
n 1: a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of
motion [syn: prod, goad]
2: a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something;
"the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves" [syn: goad,
goading, prod, prodding, urging, spur, spurring]
v 1: give heart or courage to [syn: spur, goad]
2: urge with or as if with a goad
3: stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick [syn: goad,
prick]
4: goad or provoke,as by constant criticism; "He needled her
with his sarcastic remarks" [syn: needle, goad]