goad

goad has 8 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 4.

Definitions

• v. t.. A pointed instrument used to urge on a beast; hence, any necessity that urges or stimulates.
• v. t.. To prick; to drive with a goad; hence, to urge forward, or to rouse by anything pungent, severe, irritating, or inflaming; to stimulate.
• n.. a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion
• n.. a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something; "the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves"
• v.. goad or provoke,as by constant criticism; "He needled her with his sarcastic remarks"
• v.. stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick
• v.. urge with or as if with a goad
• v.. give heart or courage to