goad

nouns

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

goad, prod

a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

"the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves"

goad, goading, prod, prodding, spur, spurring, urging

give heart or courage to

goad, spur

urge with or as if with a goad

goad

is derived from

is a type of (narrower)

urge on; cause to act

"The other children egged the boy on, but he did not want to throw the stone through the window"

stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick

goad, prick

goad or provoke,as by constant criticism

"He needled her with his sarcastic remarks"

goad, needle

is derived from