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Goad
01
aguilhão, vara pontiaguda
a pointy instrument used to prod animals into motion, especially in farming or herding
Exemplos
The goad was tipped with iron to make it more effective.
A aguilhada estava com a ponta de ferro para torná-la mais eficaz.
02
estímulo, provocação
a remark that urges or challenges someone to act, by irritating or daring them
Exemplos
The dare acted as a goad to test his limits.
O desafio atuou como um estímulo para testar seus limites.
to goad
01
incitar, estimular
to strategically and persistently encourage or stimulate someone
Transitive: to goad sb
Ditransitive: to goad sb to do sth
Exemplos
The self-help book was filled with strategies to goad individuals to overcome obstacles and achieve personal goals.
O livro de autoajuda estava cheio de estratégias para incitar os indivíduos a superar obstáculos e alcançar objetivos pessoais.
02
provocar, importunar
to irritate or provoke someone, typically through persistent criticism, taunts, or annoying behavior
Transitive: to goad sb
Exemplos
The political commentator would goad his opponents with sharp remarks during televised debates.
O comentarista político provocava seus oponentes com comentários afiados durante os debates televisionados.
03
aguilhoar, estimular
to drive or prod an animal, typically cattle or livestock, using a spiked stick or pointed instrument
Transitive: to goad animals
Exemplos
The cattle driver needed to goad the stubborn bull through the gate with a sharp-pointed prod.
O condutor de gado precisou aguilhoar o touro teimoso pelo portão com uma vara pontiaguda.
