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GOADING
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
A verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
Example:
the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves
Synonyms:
goad; goading; prod; prodding; spur; spurring; urging
Classified under:
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents
Hypernyms ("goading" is a kind of...):
encouragement (the expression of approval and support)
Derivation:
goad (annoy or provoke, as by constant criticism)
goad (urge with or as if with a goad)
II. (verb)
Sense 1
-ing form of the verb goad
