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⚡goad

verb
/ɡoʊd/
go Goal
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Meaning

to provoke, annoy, or urge someone to take action

Example Sentences

He tried to goad his opponent into making a mistake.

Example Expressions

goad into action

Synonyms

provoke, urge, incite, push, irritate

Antonyms

calm, soothe, dissuade

Collocations

goad into, goad by, goad someone

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