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Goaded: meaning, definitions and examples

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goaded

 

[ ɡoʊdɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

provoking action

Goaded means to provoke or annoy someone so as to stimulate some action or reaction. It often implies a sense of urging someone to do something, especially by annoying them. When someone is goaded, they may feel pressured to respond or act due to the provocation they are receiving. The term is commonly used in both everyday conversation and literature.

Synonyms

incite, provoke, stimulate, urge

Examples of usage

  • She goaded him into taking the risk.
  • The teacher goaded the students to participate more actively.
  • He was goaded by his friends to join the competition.

Translations

Translations of the word "goaded" in other languages:

🇵🇹 incitado

🇮🇳 उकसाया हुआ

🇩🇪 angestachelt

🇮🇩 didorong

🇺🇦 спонукали

🇵🇱 zachęcany

🇯🇵 刺激された

🇫🇷 poussé

🇪🇸 incitado

🇹🇷 teşvik edilmiş

🇰🇷 자극받은

🇸🇦 تحفيز

🇨🇿 vyprovokovaný

🇸🇰 podnecovanie

🇨🇳 被刺激的

🇸🇮 spodbudil

🇮🇸 öskra

🇰🇿 ынталанған

🇬🇪 შეწოდებული

🇦🇿 təşviq olunmuş

🇲🇽 incitado

Word origin

The word 'goad' originates from the Old English term 'gada', which meant a rod or stick used for driving cattle. Over time, the term evolved, and its metaphorical sense of inducing action or provoking came into play. By the 14th century, 'goaden' appeared in Middle English, reinforcing its usage in the context of stimulation or prodding. The concept of 'goading' encompasses not just physical prodding but also emotional or psychological pressure, where someone is pushed towards a particular action or behavior. This evolution reflects the human tendency to influence or manipulate others into certain behaviors, whether through encouragement or annoyance.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,326, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.