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goad

UK
/ɡəʊd/
US
/ɡoʊd/

Translations

goadnoun
goads
pl
UK
/ɡəʊd/
US
/ɡoʊd/
aiguillonSens concret et figuré ; pour un instrument servant à pousser un animal, et par extension pour ce qui stimule ou pousse à agir.
The farmer used a goad to drive the cattle into the barn.
Le fermier utilisa un aiguillon pour faire entrer le bétail dans la grange.
Additional translations
stimulusSens figuré, plus abstrait ; emploi soutenu ou général.
Synonyms
incitement
prodding
spur
provocation
stimulus
goadverb
goaded
Past Simple
goaded
Past Participle
goading
Gerund
UK
/ɡəʊd/
US
/ɡoʊd/
aiguillonnerSens figuré le plus courant : provoquer, pousser à agir, exciter quelqu'un.
He was goaded into a fight by the constant teasing of his classmates.
Il a été aiguillonné jusqu'à se battre par les moqueries constantes de ses camarades.
Additional translations
pousserSens concret, pour faire avancer un animal à l'aide d'un bâton ou d'un aiguillon.
Synonyms
encourage
spur
urge
stimulate
incite
provoke

Definitions

goadnoun
A pointed rod used to urge on an animal.
The farmer used a goad to drive the cattle into the barn.
Something that encourages, urges, or drives; a stimulus.
The coach's harsh words served as a goad to the team, pushing them to perform better.
goadverb
To provoke or annoy someone so as to stimulate some action or reaction.
He was goaded into a fight by the constant teasing of his classmates.
To drive or urge an animal to move forward with a pointed stick.
The farmer goaded the oxen to pull the plow through the field.
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