1. (noun) prod, goad
a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion
Synonyms: spur, prod, spurring, urging, goad, prodding, goading
2. (verb) goad, goading, prod, prodding, urging, spur, spurring
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
Synonyms: spur track, goading, spurring, prod, prodding, gad, importunity, urgency, urging, goad, acantha, spine, branch line, spur
3. (verb) spur, goad
give heart or courage to
Synonyms: needle, spur, goad, prick
4. (verb) goad
urge with or as if with a goad
Synonyms: needle, spur, prick
5. (verb) goad, prick
stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick
Synonyms: sting, goad, prick, prick up, prickle, needle, twinge, spur, bite, cock up
6. (verb) needle, goad
goad or provoke,as by constant criticism
Synonyms: needle, spur, goad, prick
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Synonyms and Antonyms of goad 
