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Noun Concept
EN
goad  goading  prod  prodding  urging
EN
A verbalization that encourages you to attempt something WordNet 3.0
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A verbalization that encourages you to attempt something WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
That which goads or incites; a stimulus. Wiktionary
Anything that inspires or motivates, as a spur does a horse. Wiktionary
Anything that inspires or motivates. Wiktionary (translation)
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The ceaseless prodding got on his nerves WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
IS A
encouragement
DERIVATION
prod
urge
spur
goad
needle
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WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
EN
goad, goading, prod, prodding, urging, spur, spurring
Wiktionary
EN
goad, spur

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