Definisjon av goad

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Noun

goad - a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something; "the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves"
goading, prod, prodding, urging, spur, spurring
encouragement the expression of approval and support
goad - a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion
prod
device any clever maneuver; "he would stoop to any device to win a point"; "it was a great sales gimmick"; "a cheap promotions gimmick for greedy businessmen"
ankus an elephant goad with a sharp spike and a hook

Verb

goad - urge with or as if with a goad
egg on, incite, prod provoke or stir up; "incite a riot"; "set off great unrest among the people"
spur goad with spurs; "the rider spurred his horse"
goad - stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick
prick
jab, stab poke or thrust abruptly; "he jabbed his finger into her ribs"
goad - goad or provoke,as by constant criticism; "He needled her with his sarcastic remarks"
needle
chevvy, chevy, chivvy, chivy, hassle, harass, plague, harry, molest, beset, provoke exhaust by attacking repeatedly; "harass the enemy"
goad - give heart or courage to
spur
encourage spur on; "His financial success encouraged him to look for a wife"
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Substantiv

goad - A long, pointed stick used to prod animals.

Verb

goad - To prod with a goad.
goad - To encourage or stimulate.
goad - To incite or provoke.

Verb

  • Infinitiv: (to) goad
  • Presens: goad / goads
  • Preteritum: goaded
  • Perfektum: (have) goaded

Substantiv

  • Entall: goad
  • Flertall: goads

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