GOAD
(noun) a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion
synonyms : prodThe spinning firecracker took off after he touched it with a prod. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
"the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves"
synonyms : goading , prod , prodding , spur , spurring , urgingthe threat of skin cancer—not to mention the prospect of wrinkles—should be sufficient goad for using sunscreen -added by nithi
(verb) goad or provoke,as by constant criticism
"He needled her with his sarcastic remarks"
synonyms : needle(verb) stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick
synonyms : prick(verb) urge with or as if with a goad
(verb) give heart or courage to
synonyms : spur
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Mnemonics for goad
(Tag: ) goad tells you to "GO And Do [it]"
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(Tag: ) goad…sounds like god…..everyday when we pray…we always URGE to god ,to give us courage to face all the hurdles and obstacles in life.
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(Tag: ) GOAd...Just think of GOA...This itself is enough to URGE or STIMULATE you to go there
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(Tag: ) goat ... bali ka bakra i.e you encourage someone to do but you have a hidden motive
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(Tag: ) GOAD Looks like (Go+AND+Do) Urge on ---2nd meaning.
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(Tag: ) Goad sounds like GOD who give courage to face everything in life.
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(Tag: Hindi) GAADna(inter, push into ground)- for GAADna you have to GOAD.
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(Tag: ) GOAD means SWEET in marathi. You urge ur guests to take some more sweets.
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(Tag: ) GOAD -> GOAT + TOAD. Imagine little boys prodding a GOAT and a TOAD, the way little boys do with animals.
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(Tag: telugu) i am not able to tolerate your GODU(goad).... urging
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(Tag: ) goad = 1. stick 2. drive A stick which drives a GOAT (goad) can be used to drive u also
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(Tag: ) GO+AheaD
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(Tag: ENGLISH) remember it as go(Go)+ ahead(AD)....SO WE MOTIVATE
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(Tag: hindi) small child urge for "goad"
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(Tag: ) go:going ; ad:advertisement; if an advertisement is going on and on ,it urges you to buy the product
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(Tag: ) goad = girls are in road, thats why we are stimulate to follow them.
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(Tag: ) GOD goading GOAT on ROAD.
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(Tag: English) Ravana was goading god, till he appeared.
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