goad

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Infinitive
to goad

Third person singular
goads

Simple past
goaded

Past participle
goaded

Present participle
goading

to goad (third-person singular simple present goads, present participle goading, simple past and past participle goaded)

  1. To prod with a goad; to encourage, stimulate, incite or provoke.

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Singular
goad

Plural
goads

goad (plural goads)

  1. A long, pointed stick used to prod animals.

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