Associations to the word «Goad»
Noun
Adjective
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
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.