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goadest

goadest is the second-person singular simple present indicative 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

Origin of goadest

goad + -est

Questions about goadest

What is goadest the second-person singular simple present indicative of?
Goadest is the second-person singular simple present indicative of goad.

Words near goadest in the dictionary

  1. goad sticks
  2. Goadby
  3. goaded
  4. goader
  5. goaders
  6. goadest
  7. goadeth
  8. goading
  9. goadingly
  10. goadings
  11. goadlike

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