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   goad

   /ɡōd/

   verb

   • 1. provoke or annoy (someone) so as to stimulate some action or reaction: "he goaded her on to more daring revelations"
   • 2. drive or urge (an animal) on with a goad: "the cowboys goaded their cattle across the meadows"

   noun

   • 1. a spiked stick used for driving cattle. Similar prodspiked stickspikestaffcrookpolerodankusarchaic:prick
   • ▪ a thing that stimulates someone into action: "for him the visit was a goad to renewed effort" Similar stimulusincentiveencouragementstimulantstimulationinducementfillipimpetusimpulsespurprodpromptincitementmotivemotivationinformal:kick in the pantskick up the backsideshot in the arm

   Word Origin Old Englishgād, of Germanic origin.

   Scrabble Points: 6

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2. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-superentryGOAD - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

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   Jun 20, 2024 · If you goad someone, you deliberately make them feel angry or irritated, often causing them to react by doing something. 2. A goad is something that makes someone do a particular thing.

3. www.hindu-blog.com › 2009 › 10Symbolism in Ankush or Goad in Hinduism - Hindu Blog

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   3 days ago · Traditionally goad is used to control elephants in India. Symbolically, Ankush is used by Lord Ganesh to drive mankind forward on the path of self realization. Ankush symbolizes the need for the control of the elephant size desires which runs amok and ruins the life of a human being.

4. www.wisdomlib.org › definition › ankushaAnkusha, Aṃkuśa, Aṅkūṣa, Aṅkuśā, Aṅkuśa, Aṃkuśā, Amkusha: 42...

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   Jul 1, 2024 · Aṅkuśa (अङ्कुश) refers to a weapon (“hook”, “elephant goad”). It is a Sanskrit word defined in the Dhanurveda-saṃhitā, which contains a list of no less than 117 weapons.

5. quizlet.com › 684806256 › goad-flash-cardsGoad Flashcards | Quizlet

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   Jun 29, 2024 · Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like Goad, prod, spur and more.

6. quizlet.com › 192502204 › 5-characteristics-of-successful-goal5 characteristics of successful goal setting Flashcards | Quizlet

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   Jun 29, 2024 · Goals must call for specific actions, behaviors or events to be successfully met. Individuals must define their desired results within each goal statement using a proactive voice. For example, "I will increase my savings deposits by $50 per week in order to fund my summer trip to Europe."

7. jeansato.com › unlocking-the-mysteries-behind-goads-on-nytUnlocking the Mysteries Behind Goads on NYT

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   Jul 1, 2024 · In this investigation, we will unwind the multi-layered pith of goads as definite on the worshipped pages of The New York Times. The Timeless Relevance of Goads. Goads in Ancient Civilizations. Symbolic Significance in Medieval Europe. Cultural Impact Across Continents.

8. www.howtopronounce.com › goadsHow to pronounce goads | HowToPronounce.com

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   Jun 29, 2024 · How to say goads in English? Pronunciation of goads with 1 audio pronunciation, 9 translations and more for goads.