Synonyms and Antonyms of goad (gōd)

prod tease encourage inspire urge needle prick spur drive rowel whip press push impel force stimulate provoke excite instigate inspirit arouse animate bully coerce incitation incitement instigation stimulus trigger egg on foment galvanize incite inflame motivate move pique prompt propel set off touch off work up ease goading prodding urging spurring thrust provocation

discouragement restrain curb rein-in detriment deterrent restraint diversion deter hold back keep back discourage dissuade

cause browbeat cajole bludgeon inveigle hoodwink

goad ₆

dag ₅ dog ₅ gad ₅ god ₅ ado ₄ ago ₄ goa ₄ oda ₄

ad ₃ ag ₃ da ₃ do ₃ go ₃ od ₃