Goad

Goad Definition

To provoke or pressure someone into taking action, often through persistent criticism, encouragement, or irritation.

A familiar but somewhat literary or formal verb, more common in writing than in everyday conversation.

Goad is a verb.

Goad has high GRE relevance.

Goad appears in GregMat vocabulary.

Goad Synonyms

egg on , incite , prod , provoke , spur

How To Use Goad In A Sentence

1. The journalist's questions goaded the official into revealing the policy's weaknesses.
2. Her colleagues goaded her to apply for the position despite her doubts.
3. The coach's harsh criticism goaded the team into playing with greater determination.