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goaded

goaded is the simple past and past participle of goad.

Meaning of goad

Verb

goad (third-person singular simple present goads, present participle goading, simple past and past participle goaded)

  1. To prod with a goad.
  2. To encourage or stimulate.
    Synonyms:
    bield, embolden, hearten
  3. To incite or provoke.
    • goading a boy to fight

See all 6 meanings of goad

Words formed from goaded

Questions about goaded

What is goaded the simple past and past participle of?
Goaded is the simple past and past participle of goad.

Words near goaded in the dictionary

  1. Goa stones
  2. goad
  3. goad stick
  4. goad sticks
  5. Goadby
  6. goaded
  7. goader
  8. goaders
  9. goadest
  10. goadeth
  11. goading

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