goaded

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Learn the meaning of goaded with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

goaded

(verb)

Meaning

to provoke or annoy someone

Example

"She felt goaded by her peers to take on the challenge."

Synonyms

provokedirritatedinstigated

Antonyms

calmedsoothedreassured

More about this word

Word origin
From Old English 'gādan', meaning to drive or urge.
Related word forms
  • verb: goad
  • noun: goad
  • adjective: goading