goad

verb

To incite or rouse as if with a goad see goad
"was goaded into fighting with another player"
To drive (an animal) with a goad see goad

noun

A pointed rod used to urge on an animal
Something that urges or stimulates into action spur
"The accident has been a goad to the company to improve its safety record."
Something that pains as if by pricking thorn

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