goad
Pronunciation
Verb
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Quick answer
To provoke or push someone into doing something, often by teasing or annoying them.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
provoke
prod
Antonyms
discourage
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "His friends _____ him into asking her to dance."
Answer: goad
In your own words, what does "goad" mean?
To provoke or push someone into doing something, often by teasing or annoying them.
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