Definition of Goad
Goad
Go·ad
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To urge or stimulate someone to take action, often in a provocative manner.
e.g. The coach's words goaded the player into making a reckless mistake.
(noun)
something that serves to stimulate or urge someone to action;
e.g. The promise of being published served as a goad to make me finish writing.
(verb)
to drive or urge an animal on using a pointed/spiked stick;
e.g. He tried to goad the cows back towards the shed.
(verb)
to rouse or annoy someone in order to provoke or incite them to some action or reaction;
e.g. She tried to goad him into revealing his plans.
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