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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They felt he had been goaded into a moment of weakness.

From BBC • Sep. 19, 2025

After Reds captain Virgil van Dijk scored a 92nd-minute winner in their 3-2 victory, Simeone reacted after he appeared to be goaded by a small number of home fans.

From BBC • Sep. 17, 2025

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

Speaking to “Vibe,” Drake candidly shared his thoughts on feeling as goaded by Lamar on “Control.”

From Salon • May 7, 2024

It’s true I goaded him, but I couldn’t help it.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck