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to goad

verbliteraryuncommon/ɐɡiʎuˈaɾ/a·gui·lho·ar

Definition

1

To urge or stimulate with a goad; to incite, provoke.

Usage examples

He goaded the team into a final effort.
Conscience goaded him to confess.

Common combinations

to goad someone into action