#1 goad n. [prod] a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion. wn
#2 goad v. [spur] give heart or courage to. wn
#3 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. wn
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