goad
Nouns
- (n) a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion prod,
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(n) a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
- the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves
Verbs
- (v) give heart or courage to spur,
- (v) urge with or as if with a goad
- (v) stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick prick,
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(v) goad or provoke,as by constant criticism
- He needled her with his sarcastic remarks