goading

[ˈɡoʊdɪŋ]

goading Definition

• 1. to provoke or annoy someone so as to stimulate some action or reaction
• 2. to urge or encourage someone to do something

Using goading: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "goading" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She kept goading him to try the spicy food.

• Example

  The coach goaded the team to play harder.

• Example

  He was goaded into taking the risk.

• Example

  The bullfighter goaded the bull with his cape.

goading Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for goading

• provoke
• spur
• egg on
• stimulate
• incite

Antonyms for goading

• discourage
• dissuade

Phrases with goading

• goading on

  encouraging or urging someone to do something, often in a negative or harmful way

  Example

  His friends were goading him on to drink more alcohol, even though he had already had too much.

• goading into action

  provoking or stimulating someone to take action

  Example

  The threat of losing his job finally goaded him into action and he started working harder.

• goading someone to anger

  annoying or provoking someone until they become angry

  Example

  She kept goading him to the point where he finally lost his temper and stormed out of the room.

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Summary: goading in Brief

The term 'goading' [ˈɡoʊdɪŋ] refers to provoking or annoying someone to stimulate a reaction or encourage them to do something. It can be used positively or negatively, as in 'The coach goaded the team to play harder' or 'She kept goading him to try the spicy food.' Phrases like 'goading on' and 'goading into action' denote encouragement, while 'goading someone to anger' implies annoyance.