Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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egg on | No | No | Yes | No |
goad | Yes | No | Yes | No |
egg on (noun) | goad (noun) |
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a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion | |
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something |
egg on (verb) | goad (verb) |
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urge on; cause to act | annoy or provoke, as by constant criticism |
urge with or as if with a goad | |
stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick | |
give heart or courage to |