What is the meaning of goading?

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noun

A verbalization that encourages you to attempt something.
- usage: "the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves"
- synonyms: goad, prod, prodding, urging, spur, spurring

verb

Give heart or courage to.
- synonyms: spur, goad
Urge with or as if with a goad.
- synonyms: goad
Stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick.
- synonyms: goad, prick
Goad or provoke, as by constant criticism.
- usage: "He needled her with his sarcastic remarks"
- synonyms: needle, goad

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