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Goad
01
a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion
02
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
to goad
01
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
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.
She would goad her brother by continually bringing up his past mistakes during family gatherings.
03
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.
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