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goad

(g/oU/d )

a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion(noun.artifact)

Synonym:
prod

source: wordnet30
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something(noun.communication)

Synonym:
goading, prod, prodding, spur, spurring, urging

source: wordnet30
A pointed instrument used to urge on a beast; hence, any necessity that urges or stimulates.(noun)

source: webster1913

give heart or courage to(verb.emotion)

Synonym:
spur

source: wordnet30
urge with or as if with a goad(verb.contact)

source: wordnet30
stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick(verb.contact)

Synonym:
prick

source: wordnet30
goad or provoke,as by constant criticism(verb.communication)

Synonym:
needle

source: wordnet30
To prick; to drive with a goad; hence, to urge forward, or to rouse by anything pungent, severe, irritating, or inflaming; to stimulate.(verb)

source: webster1913

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