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goad 
noun
- a pointed instrument used to prod into motion
Synonyms: prod - a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something; "the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves"
Synonyms: goading, prod, prodding, spur, spurring, urging
verb
- give heart or courage to
Synonyms: spur - urge with or as if with a goad
- prod or urge as if with a log stick
Synonyms: prick - goad or provoke,as by constant criticism; "He needled her with his sarcastic remarks"
Synonyms: needle
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