goading
nounUK /ˈɡəʊdɪŋ/
US /ˈɡoʊdɪŋ/
The act of annoying someone on purpose to make them do something.
His constant goading finally made his little brother cry.
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2. The act of urging or encouraging someone to take action.
Her goading pushed him to finally ask for a raise.
3. Poking or prodding an animal with a pointed stick to make it move.
The farmer's goading kept the oxen walking forward.
4. Something that stirs someone into action, like a spur.
The coach's words were a goading that got the team to play harder.