Definition of goad

"goad" in the noun sense

1. prod, goad

a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion

2. goad, goading, prod, prodding, urging, spur, spurring

a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

"the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves"

"goad" in the verb sense

1. spur, goad

give heart or courage to

2. goad

urge with or as if with a goad

3. goad, prick

stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick

4. needle, goad

annoy or provoke, as by constant criticism

"He needled her with his sarcastic remarks"

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Quotations for goad

A hard goad for a stubborn ass. [ French Proverb ]

A lazy ox is little better for the goad. [ Proverb ]

goad in Scrabble®

The word goad is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required.

Scrabble® Letter Score: 6

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goad in Words With Friends™

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Words With Friends™ Letter Score: 7

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Words within the letters of goad

2 letter words in goad (4 words)

3 letter words in goad (5 words)

4 letter words in goad (1 word)

goad + 1 blank (4 words)

Words containing the sequence goad

Words that start with goad (5 words)

Words with goad in them (1 word)

Words that end with goad (1 word)

Word Growth involving goad

Shorter words in goad

ad

go

Longer words containing goad

goaded

goading

goadlike

goads