goad

Noun
  1. A pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion (synset 104014040)
    is a type of: device - an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
    subtypes:
    • ankus - an elephant goad with a sharp spike and a hook
    • gad, spur - a sharp prod fixed to a rider's heel and used to urge a horse onward
    same as: prod
  2. A verbalization that encourages you to attempt something (synset 107267046)
    "the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves"
    is a type of: encouragement - the expression of approval and support
    same as: goading, prod, prodding, spur, spurring, urging
Verb
  1. Give heart or courage to (synset 201822802)
    is a type of: encourage - inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to
    same as: spur
  2. Urge with or as if with a goad (synset 201243637)
    is a type of: egg on, incite, prod - urge on; cause to act
    subtypes: spur - goad with spurs
  3. Stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick (synset 201243499)
    is a type of: jab, stab - stab or pierce
    same as: prick
  4. Annoy or provoke, as by constant criticism (synset 200853413)
    "He needled her with his sarcastic remarks"
    is a type of: beset, chevvy, chevy, chivvy, chivy, harass, harry, hassle, molest, plague, provoke - annoy continually or chronically
    same as: needle

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