Goad

4 lettersnoun

Updated June 2026

Definition

A pointed stick used for driving cattle; something that provokes action.

“Her criticism was the goad he needed to improve his performance.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ɡəʊd/

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Synonyms

prodgoadingproddingurgingspurspurringprick needle

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Words Related to Goad

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glad goaf goal goan goar goas goat gold gond good gowd gpad grad load road

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5-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “goad”.

afgod dagon dargo dogal dogma dogra donga drago gadso goads gouda pagod

Longer words starting with Goad

Words that begin with “goad”.

goads

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