Vocabulary Entry

goad

|verb • noun

verb

To provoke or annoy someone so as to stimulate some action or reaction.

Example Sentences

"She goaded him into taking the risky bet."

"The coach goaded the team to push harder during practice."

"He felt goaded by his friends to join the competition."

noun

Example Sentences

"His reluctance to speak was a goad for the group to ask more questions."

"The challenge served as a goad for her to improve her skills."

"The teacher used a goad to motivate the students to participate."