goads

Noun

• a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion
• a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
• plural of goad

Verb

• give heart or courage to
• urge with or as if with a goad
• stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick
• goad or provoke,as by constant criticism
• third-person singular simple present indicative of goad

Synonyms

goad, goading, needle, prick, prod, prodding, spur, spurring, urging