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goad n. [
prod] a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion
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goad v. [
spur] give heart or courage to
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goad v. urge with or as if with a goad
. wn #4
goad n. [
goading, prod, prodding, urging, spur, spurring] a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something; "the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves"
. wn #5
goad v. [
prick] stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick
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