Goading: meaning, definitions and examples
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goading
[ หษกoสdษชล ]
provoking action
Goading is the act of provoking or irritating someone so as to stimulate some action or reaction. It often involves the use of verbal taunts or actions intended to prod or spur someone into making a decision or taking a particular course of action. While it can sometimes be used in a light-hearted manner, goading typically implies a certain level of annoyance or frustration. It can occur in various contexts, from playful banter to serious confrontations.
Synonyms
antagonizing, irritating, provoking, spurting.
Examples of usage
- He was goading his friend into joining the competition.
- The coach was goading the players to perform better.
- She couldn't resist goading him about his mistake.
Translations
Translations of the word "goading" in other languages:
๐ต๐น provocaรงรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเคธเคพเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Sticheln
๐ฎ๐ฉ provokasi
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะพะฒะพะบะฐััั
๐ต๐ฑ prowokacja
๐ฏ๐ต ๆ็บ
๐ซ๐ท provocation
๐ช๐ธ provocaciรณn
๐น๐ท kฤฑลkฤฑrtma
๐ฐ๐ท ์๊ทน
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงุณุชูุฒุงุฒ
๐จ๐ฟ provokace
๐ธ๐ฐ provokรกcia
๐จ๐ณ ๆ่ก
๐ธ๐ฎ provokacija
๐ฎ๐ธ รถrvandi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะพัาะฐััะป
๐ฌ๐ช แฌแแ แแแแแแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tษhrik
๐ฒ๐ฝ provocaciรณn
Etymology
The word 'goad' originates from the Old English term 'gฤd', meaning 'a long stick with a pointed end, used for driving cattle.' Over time, the meaning expanded to include provoking someone into action, drawing from the imagery of using a stick to nudge animals. The transformation of 'goad' into 'goading' in the present participle form reflects its evolving use in both literal and figurative contexts. In modern usage, 'goading' has taken on connotations beyond the agricultural roots, often describing interpersonal dynamics where one individual deliberately attempts to provoke another. Its use in literature and colloquial speech has made it a common term, used to describe various social situations where encouragement or irritation is key.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #32,245 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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