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Results for: "goad"

Translating from English to Polish

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NOUN (2)

1. a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion;
[syn: prod, goad]

2. a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something;
- Example: "the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves"
[syn: goad, goading, prod, prodding, urging, spur, spurring]


VERB (4)

1. give heart or courage to;
[syn: spur, goad]

2. urge with or as if with a goad;

3. stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick;
[syn: goad, prick]

4. goad or provoke,as by constant criticism;
- Example: "He needled her with his sarcastic remarks"
[syn: needle, goad]

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