Definitions For Goad
noun
- A pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion
- A verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
- A pointed rod used to make an animal move forward
- Someone or something that urges or forces someone to do something
verb
- Annoy or provoke, as by constant criticism
- Stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick
- Urge with or as if with a goad
- Give heart or courage to
- To urge or force (someone) to do something
Is Goad a Scrabble Word?
Words With Friends
YES
Scrabble US
YES
Scrabble UK
YES
English International (SOWPODS)
YES
Scrabble Global
YES
Enable1 Dictionary
YES
Points in Different Games
Scrabble
6
Words with Friends
7
The word Goad is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words with Friends
Examples of Goad in a Sentence
- The threat of legal action is a powerful goad to companies that have ignored the regulations.
- The threat of skin cancer—not to mention the prospect of wrinkles—should be sufficient goad for using sunscreen
- The threat of legal action should goad them into complying.
- Tried to goad me into auditioning for the play
Synonyms for Goad
Antonyms for Goad
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