goaded

VERB

egg on, incite

Synonyms

STRONGEST

coerce harass hound prod provoke tease

STRONG

animate annoy arouse bully drive encourage excite exhort force goose impel inspirit instigate irritate lash move needle press prick prompt propel push rowel sic sound spark spur stimulate sting thrust trigger urge whip worry

WEAK

fire up key up put up to turn on work up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

leave alone

STRONG

aid block bore calm check deaden depress discourage dissuade halt lull please praise prevent pull quiet repress soothe stop suppress surrender

Example Sentences

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goaded

The fans goaded Kuniskis to rip a burnout, spinning the truck’s wheels in place until rubber turned into smoke.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026

For example: When music legend Stevie Wonder phoned to congratulate Starr on a Grammy nomination, she goaded him into a playful argument about zodiac signs.

From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026

His mother was furious and goaded his father to discipline him.

From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026

He raced to the ring and headed straight to Usyk's corner and goaded his opponent, to the enjoyment of 2,500 travelling British fans.

From BBC ● May 18, 2024

“Aw, how cute,” Adam goaded Joe, using a baby voice.

From "Mystery Map (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #3)" by Franklin W. Dixon