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GOAD Synonyms

There are 20 synonyms of the word goad. (exact relations)
There are 17 hypernyms of the word goad. (close relations)
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spur
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

• any sharply pointed projection

• tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers

• a sharp prod fixed to a rider's heel and used to urge a horse onward

• a railway line connected to a trunk line

verb

• incite or stimulate

• give heart or courage to

• strike with a spur

• goad with spurs

• equip with spurs

compel
verbv
verb

• force somebody to do something

• necessitate or exact

drive
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of applying force to propel something

• a mechanism by which force or power is transmitted in a machine

• a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end

• a road leading up to a private house

• the trait of being highly motivated

• hitting a golf ball off of a tee with a driver

• the act of driving a herd of animals overland

• a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)

• a physiological state corresponding to a strong need or desire

• (computer science) a device that writes data onto or reads data from a storage medium

• a wide scenic road planted with trees

• (sports) a hard straight return (as in tennis or squash)

verb

• operate or control a vehicle

• travel or be transported in a vehicle

• cause someone or something to move by driving

• force into or from an action or state, either physically or metaphorically

• to compel or force or urge relentlessly or exert coercive pressure on, or motivate strongly

• cause to move back by force or influence

• compel somebody to do something, often against his own will or judgment

• push, propel, or press with force

• cause to move rapidly by striking or throwing with force

• strive and make an effort to reach a goal

• move into a desired direction of discourse

• have certain properties when driven

• work as a driver

• move by being propelled by a force

• urge forward

• proceed along in a vehicle

• strike with a driver, as in teeing off

• hit very hard, as by swinging a bat horizontally

• excavate horizontally

• cause to function by supplying the force or power for or by controlling

• (hunting) search for game

• (hunting) chase from cover into more open ground

encourage
verbv
verb

• contribute to the progress or growth of

• inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to

• spur on

excite
verbv
verb

• arouse or elicit a feeling

• act as a stimulant

• stir feelings in

• cause to be agitated, excited, or roused

• to evoke sexual feelings

• stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of

• raise to a higher energy level

• produce a magnetic field in

galvanize
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• to stimulate to action

• cover with zinc

• stimulate (muscles) by administering a shock

incite
verbv
verb

• give an incentive for action

• provoke or stir up

• urge on; cause to act

inflame
verbv
verb

• cause inflammation in

• catch fire

• cause to start burning

• arouse or excite feelings and passions

• become inflamed; get sore

inspire
verbv
verb

• heighten or intensify

• supply the inspiration for

• serve as the inciting cause of

• spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts

• fill with revolutionary ideas

• draw in (air)

poke
verb, nounv, n
noun

• tall coarse perennial American herb having small white flowers followed by blackish-red berries on long drooping racemes; young fleshy stems are edible; berries and root are poisonous

• someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind

• a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases

• a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)

• (boxing) a blow with the fist

verb

• poke or thrust abruptly

• search or inquire in a meddlesome way

• stir by poking

• hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument

• make a hole by poking

prompt
verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj
noun

• a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken)

• (computer science) a symbol that appears on the computer screen to indicate that the computer is ready to receive a command

adjective satellite

• according to schedule or without delay; on time

• ready and willing or quick to act

• performed with little or no delay

verb

• give an incentive for action

• serve as the inciting cause of

• assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned

provoke
verbv
verb

• call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

• evoke or provoke to appear or occur

• provide the needed stimulus for

• annoy continually or chronically

rousing
adjectiveadj
noun

• the act of arousing

adjective satellite

• capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement

• rousing to activity or heightened action as by spurring or goading

stimulate
verbv
verb

• act as a stimulant

• cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner

• stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of

• cause to be alert and energetic

• cause to occur rapidly

• stir feelings in

• provide the needed stimulus for

urge
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an instinctive motive

• a strong restless desire

verb

• force or impel in an indicated direction

• push for something

• spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts

goading
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

needle
nounn
noun

• the leaf of a conifer

• a slender pointer for indicating the reading on the scale of a measuring instrument

• a sharp pointed implement (usually steel)

• a stylus that formerly made sound by following a groove in a phonograph record

verb

• annoy or provoke, as by constant criticism

• prick with a needle

prodding
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

spurring
verbv
noun

• a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

urging
verbv
noun

• a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

• the act of earnestly supporting or encouraging

• insistent solicitation and entreaty

Best Hypernyms For GOAD

Here is a list of related hypernyms for goad, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (16)
beset chevvy chevy chivvy chivy device encourage encouragement harass harry hassle incite jab plague provoke stab
Phrases (1)
egg on

Alternatives for SPUR

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