Associations to the word «Goaded»

Wiktionary

GOAD, noun. A long, pointed stick used to prod animals.
GOAD, verb. To prod with a goad.
GOAD, verb. To encourage or stimulate.
GOAD, verb. To incite or provoke.
GOAD STICK, noun. A stick used as a goad.

Dictionary definition

GOAD, noun. A pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion.
GOAD, noun. A verbalization that encourages you to attempt something; "the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves".
GOAD, verb. Give heart or courage to.
GOAD, verb. Urge with or as if with a goad.
GOAD, verb. Stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick.
GOAD, verb. Goad or provoke,as by constant criticism; "He needled her with his sarcastic remarks".

Wise words

Men govern nothing with more difficulty than their tongues, and can moderate their desires more than their words.
Baruch Spinoza