goaded
Pushed to act
Goaded means provoked or urged into action, typically through persistent irritation or pressure.
Someone goaded into a fight was pushed past their patience by taunts or insults.
The word comes from the pointed stick used to drive cattle: Goaded by his critics, he finally responded.
The implication is that the action might not have occurred without the prodding.
Caused a reaction
- incitedUrged toward action
- antagonizedActively turned against
- baitedEquipped to lure
- needledPersistently teased or provoked
prodded · taunted · harassed · hounded · badgered · pestered · hectored · spurred
provoked
Caused a reaction
- incitedUrged toward action
- antagonizedActively turned against
- baitedEquipped to lure
needled · prodded · taunted · harassed · hounded · badgered · pestered · hectored · spurred · egged on
spurred
Driven to act
pushed · propelled · motivated · stimulated · inspired · encouraged · impelled · compelled · pressured · galvanized
taunted
Mocked to provoke
teased · heckled · derided · sneered · jibed · baited · insulted · scorned · belittled · needled
goadedrestrained
Held under control
deterred · discouraged · dissuaded · stopped · held back
goadedvoluntary
Done by choice
self-motivated · willing · spontaneous · unprompted · self-directed