goad

/ɡoʊd/ nounverb
4 letters1 syllable6 points in Scrabble®7 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS6
NOUN
1

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

2

A verbalization that encourages you to attempt something.

VERB
1

Stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick.

2

Give heart or courage to.

3

Annoy or provoke, as by constant criticism.

4

Urge with or as if with a goad.

WORD FORMS
Related formgoading
GAME SCORES
Scrabble®6 points
Words With Friends®7 points
Double word12 points
Triple word18 points
GOOD TO KNOW
Pig Latinoadgay
Starts & ends withG … D
Syllablesgoad
SYNONYMS & RELATED8
SAME LETTERS, DIFFERENT WORDS
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