Goad and Obstacle

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Goad noun - Something that arouses action or activity.

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Obstacle is an antonym for goad.

Nearby Words: goaded, goading

Obstacle noun - Something that makes movement or progress difficult.

Usage example: stumbling on all the obstacles along the path

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Goad is an antonym for obstacle.

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