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goad

/ɡoʊd/

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

type of:
device
verb
stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick
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prick

type of:
jab stab
verb
give heart or courage to
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spur

type of:
encourage
noun
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
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goading prod prodding spur spurring urging

type of:
encouragement
verb
annoy or provoke, as by constant criticism
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needle

type of:
plague provoke harass harry hassle molest beset chevvy chevy chivvy chivy
verb
urge with or as if with a goad
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type of:
incite prod egg on

Synonyms & Similar Words

harry prick device stab needle plague encourage provoke hassle jab harass encouragement chevy spur prod urging incite molest beset gad goading prodding ankus chevvy spurring chivvy chivy egg on