goaded

/ˈɡoʊdɪd/
verb
  1. Past tense of goad: urged or provoked someone into action.
    • They goaded the bull into the pen with loud shouts.
    • His teasing goaded her into finally speaking up.
    • The manager goaded the team with a challenge to meet the deadline.
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