goaded

Example Sentences

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And the message-board-born concept of a “lolcow,” a gullible user who can be goaded into making a fool of themselves on a regular basis, definitely predated the music video.

From Salon • Feb. 16, 2026

He might have been tired or frustrated, but should not have let himself be goaded by America’s vice-president.

From Salon • Mar. 4, 2025

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

It’s six minutes of deep-bottomed polytonal funk — topped with synthesizer jabs and horn lines, goaded by a hard-rock guitar riff — that veers between disenchanted verses and a conditionally optimistic chorus.

From New York Times • Apr. 5, 2024

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

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