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Meaning of goaded
to provoke or annoy someone into doing something
Etymology of goaded
The word "goaded" comes from the Old English word "gād", which referred to a pointed stick or spike used to drive animals, and the Old English word "gādian", which meant to drive or urge with a goad
The word has been used in English since the 9th century, initially to describe the act of driving or urging animals with a stick or spike, and later to describe the act of provoking or annoying someone into doing something
Synonyms
provoked
urged
spurred
motivated
inspired
stimulated
encouraged
driven
pressured
coerced
forced
compelled
persuaded
influenced
cajoled
wheedled
badgered
harassed
teased
taunted
prodded
poked
nudged
pushed
prompted
goaded
egged
incited
inflamed
irritated
vexed
annoyed
exasperated
frustrated
maddened
enraged
infuriated
antagonized
offended
affronted
insulted
provoked
riled
rankled
nettled
peeved
irked
ruffled
disturbed
upset
displeased
dissatisfied
discontented
unhappy
miserable
wretched
despondent
dejected
depressed
disheartened
discouraged
dispirited
Definitions
- To provoke or annoy someone into doing something, especially by constant criticism or teasing
- * To urge or encourage someone to do something, often in a forceful or persistent manner
Usage Examples
- The crowd goaded the politician into making a statement about the controversy
- * She was goaded into quitting her job by her boss's constant criticism
- * The protesters were goaded by the police into becoming more aggressive
Antonyms
soothed
calmed
placated
mollified
appeased
pacified
comforted
consoled
reassured
alleviated
mitigated
relieved
eased
relaxed
tranquilized
sedated
subdued
suppressed
restrained
checked
controlled
moderated
tempered
allayed
stilled
quieted
hushed
gentled
softened