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GOADED Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word goaded. (exact relations)
There are 17 hypernyms of the word goaded. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for GOADED

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encouraged
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• inspired with confidence

impelled
verbv
adjective satellite

• urged or forced to action through moral pressure

provoked
verbv
adjective satellite

• incited, especially deliberately, to anger

stimulated
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• emotionally aroused

incited
verbv
verb

• To stir up or excite; to rouse or goad into action.

prodded
verbv
noun

• a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

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

verb

• to push against gently

• urge on; cause to act

• poke or thrust abruptly

prompted
verbv
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

spurred
verbv
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

urged
verbv
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

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

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 GOADED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for goaded, 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 ENCOURAGED

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