Goad and Spike

Goad

Goad noun - Something that arouses action or activity.

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Spike and goad are semantically related. in prod topic. In some cases you can use "Spike" instead a noun "Goad".

Nearby Words: goaded, goading

Spike noun - A long, thin sharp-pointed implement (wood or metal).

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Goad and spike are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Goad" instead a noun "Spike".

Nearby Words: spiked, spiky, spiking

people	goad people	spike people
opponents	goad opponents	spike opponents

Spike changes his mind when they try to goad him into smashing a defenseless phoenix egg.

Source: My Species Doth Protest Too Much
On the OTHER hand, it's true that his people were horribly oppressed.... It takes an epic "The Reason You Suck" Speech from Spike to goad them into decisive action.

Source: White Guilt
It takes an epic The Reason You Suck speech from Spike to goad them into action.

Source: Political Correctness Gone Mad

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