goad

noun
UK: /ɡəʊd/
US: /ɡoʊd/

  1. A pointed stick used to poke animals to make them move faster.

    1. The farmer used a goad to move the cattle.
    2. The old herdsman expertly used his goad to keep the sheep moving towards the pen.

Synonyms

spur urge prod incite provoke stimulate push impel
goad verb

  1. To provoke or annoy someone so as to stimulate some action or reaction.

    1. Don't goad him; he's already upset.
    2. She would goad her brother until he lost his temper, just for fun.

  2. To urge or drive forward with or as if with a goad.

    1. He was goaded into fighting.
    2. Poverty goaded him to steal, a decision he would forever regret.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "goad" is /ɡəʊd/ in British English and /ɡoʊd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "goad": spur, urge, prod, incite, provoke, stimulate, push, impel.

Example usage of "goad": "The farmer used a goad to move the cattle.". More examples on the page.