goad

As nouns the difference between goad and slackening

is that goad is a long, pointed stick used to prod animals while slackening is the act by which something slackens; loss of speed, tautness, etc.

As verbs the difference between goad and slackening

is that goad is to prod with a goad while slackening is .

As nouns the difference between goad and letup

is that goad is a long, pointed stick used to prod animals while letup is a pause or period of slackening.

As a verb goad

is to prod with a goad.

Goad is a related term of animate.

As verbs the difference between goad and animate

is that goad is to prod with a goad while animate is .

As a noun goad

is a long, pointed stick used to prod animals.

As nouns the difference between goad and prodding

is that goad is a long, pointed stick used to prod animals while prodding is the act of giving a prod.

As verbs the difference between goad and prodding

is that goad is to prod with a goad while prodding is present participle of prod.

As nouns the difference between goad and sting

is that goad is a long, pointed stick used to prod animals while sting is a bump left on the skin after having been stung.

As verbs the difference between goad and sting

is that goad is to prod with a goad while sting is to hurt, usually by introducing poison or a sharp point, or both.

As nouns the difference between goad and lash

is that goad is a long, pointed stick used to prod animals while lash is the thong or braided cord of a whip, with which the blow is given.

As verbs the difference between goad and lash

is that goad is to prod with a goad while lash is to strike with a lash; to whip or scourge with a lash, or with something like one.

As an adjective lash is

remiss, lax.

As nouns the difference between goad and persuasion

is that goad is a long, pointed stick used to prod animals while persuasion is persuasion.

As a verb goad

is to prod with a goad.

As nouns the difference between goad and gloat

is that goad is a long, pointed stick used to prod animals while gloat is an act or instance of gloating.

As verbs the difference between goad and gloat

is that goad is to prod with a goad while gloat is to exhibit a conspicuous sense of self-satisfaction, often at an adversary's misfortune.

Fret is a related term of goad.

As an adjective fret

is cold.

As a noun goad is

a long, pointed stick used to prod animals.

As a verb goad is

to prod with a goad.

As nouns the difference between goad and bully

is that goad is a long, pointed stick used to prod animals while bully is a person who is cruel to others, especially those who are weaker or have less power.

As verbs the difference between goad and bully

is that goad is to prod with a goad while bully is to intimidate (someone) as a bully.

As an adjective bully is

very good; excellent.

As an interjection bully is

well done.