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goad

/ɡəʊd/
noun
  1. A long, pointed stick used to prod animals.

  2. That which goads or incites; a stimulus.

verb
  1. To prod with a goad.

  2. To encourage or stimulate.

  3. To incite or provoke.

    "goading a boy to fight"

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