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GOHD/ɡəʊd/

To goad is to provoke or annoy someone so as to make them react: goad the inspector, goad into a reply. Provoke (already in the dictionary) is the close twin; a packed-hall caption will not replace a count.

Meaning

To provoke or annoy someone so as to make them react (from provoke, already in the dictionary).

Examples

• “Do not goad the inspector with a packed-hall caption; count the seats.”
• “Provoke is already in this course. Needle is the close twin. Packed is a vibe. A number on a certificate is the rule. Count the seats; then keep the caption if the cap still holds.”

Good to know

Provoke into a reaction. Close: provoke (already in the dictionary). Packed copy ≠ a count.

Near in meaning

provoke, needle, spur

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