goad (goad)

verb
/ɡoʊd/
inciter (inciter)

Signification

to provoke, annoy, or urge someone to take action
Traduction de la signification
provoquer ou pousser quelqu'un à agir
provoquer ou pousser quelqu'un à agir

Phrases d'exemple

He tried to goad his opponent into making a mistake.

Il a essayé d'inciter son adversaire à faire une erreur.
Il a essayé d'inciter son adversaire à faire une erreur.

Expressions d'exemple

goad into action
inciter à l'action
inciter à l'action

Synonymes

provoke, urge, incite, push, irritate

Antonymes

calm, soothe, dissuade

Collocations

goad into, goad by, goad someone

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