How to Pronounce "goad"
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Definition
To push or encourage someone to do something, often by making them feel annoyed or challenged. It can also mean a tool used for prodding animals, but is mostly used for urging people.
Listen in Context
She tried to goad her friend into joining the race.
The coach used jokes to goad the team to try harder.
Sometimes, a little criticism can goad people to do better.
His brother kept trying to goad him into arguing, but he stayed calm.