to goad, to spur, to incite
1. to prick or prod with a goad (pointed stick used to drive animals)
The herder goaded the ox forward with a pointed stick.
O pastor aguilhoava o boi com uma vara afiada.
2. to incite, urge, or provoke someone to action
His insults goaded her into responding angrily.
Seus insultos a aguilhoaram a responder com raiva.
3. to stimulate or prompt someone mentally or emotionally
Ambition goaded him to work harder.
A ambição o aguilhoava a trabalhar mais.
Related Idioms & Phrases
aguilhoar a vaidade de alguém (to prick someone's vanity)
aguilhoar a curiosidade (to spark curiosity)
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