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Goad
01
駈り立てるもの, 突き棒
a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion
02
そそのかし, 挑発
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
to goad
01
駆り立てる (かりたてる), 刺激する (しげきする)
to strategically and persistently encourage or stimulate someone
Transitive: to goad sb
Ditransitive: to goad sb to do sth
Example
The coach knew how to goad his players to push their limits during intense training sessions.
Facing a tough deadline, the project manager tried to goad the team.
02
挑発する (ちょうはつする), 刺激する (しげきする)
to irritate or provoke someone, typically through persistent criticism, taunts, or annoying behavior
Transitive: to goad sb
Example
The relentless teasing from his classmates began to goad him, pushing him to the brink of frustration.
クラスメートからの容赦ないからかいが彼を挑発し始め、彼をイライラの瀬戸際に追いやった。
She would goad her brother by continually bringing up his past mistakes during family gatherings.
彼女は家族の集まりで彼の過去の過ちを何度も持ち出して、兄を挑発する。
03
促す（うながす）, 突く（つく）
to drive or prod an animal, typically cattle or livestock, using a spiked stick or pointed instrument
Transitive: to goad animals
Example
The rancher skillfully goaded the herd of cattle towards the pasture using a pointed staff.
In traditional farming practices, farmers would goad oxen with a spiked stick to plow the fields.
