Goad

Definition:

(v. t.) A pointed instrument used to urge on a beast; hence, any necessity that urges or stimulates.
(v. t.) To prick; to drive with a goad; hence, to urge forward, or to rouse by anything pungent, severe, irritating, or inflaming; to stimulate.

Compare goad with other words:

antagonize vs. goad

goad vs. oxgoad

exasperate vs. goad

coerce vs. goad

foment vs. goad

chivvy vs. goad

goad vs. stimulation

agitate vs. goad

goad vs. instigate

goad vs. provoke

goad vs. incite

goad vs. stimulate

encourage vs. goad

goad vs. objective

goad vs. needle