goad(noun) a pointed instrument used to prod into motion
(noun) a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something; "the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves"
(verb) goad or provoke,as by constant criticism; "He needled her with his sarcastic remarks"
(verb) prod or urge as if with a log stick
(verb) urge with or as if with a goad
(verb) give heart or courage to
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