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Goad

GOAD,n. A pointed instrument used to stimulate a beast to move faster. GOAD, v.t. To prick; to drive with a goad. 1. To incite; to stimulate; to instigate; to urge forward, or to rouse by any thing pungent, se...

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GOAD,n. A pointed instrument used to stimulate a beast to move faster.

GOAD, v.t. To prick; to drive with a goad.

1. To incite; to stimulate; to instigate; to urge forward, or to rouse by any thing pungent, severe, irritating or inflaming. He was goaded by sarcastic remarks or by abuse; goaded by desire or other passion.

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