Overview of noun goad

The noun goad has 2 senses

• prod, goad -- (a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion)


• goad, goading, prod, prodding, urging, spur, spurring -- (a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something; "the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves")

Overview of verb goad

The verb goad has 4 senses

• spur, goad -- (give heart or courage to)


• goad -- (urge with or as if with a goad)


• goad, prick -- (stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick)


• needle, goad -- (goad or provoke,as by constant criticism; "He needled her with his sarcastic remarks")