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n a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion n a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something v give heart or courage to v urge with or as if with a goad v stab or urge on as if with a poi…

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  1. n a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion n a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something v give heart or courage to v urge with or as if with a goad v stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick v goad or provoke,as by constant criticism