goad


Definition: Meaning of, goad in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ɡəʊd /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
goad goaded goaded
Present Participle Third Person Singular
goading goads
[transitive]
  1. to make someone do something by annoying or encouraging them until they do it [↪  provoke]
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  2. to push animals ahead of you with a sharp stick
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Word Forms:
Singular Plural
goad goads
[countable]
  1. something that forces someone to do something
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  2. a sharp stick for making animals move forward
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goad used in phrasal verbs

  • goad on (phrasal verb)
    1. goad someone on to encourage someone to react by making them feel very angry or upset
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