To goad or push someone to act.
Something used to goad or push someone to act.
A stick designed to goad cows, steers, and similar animals in order to prompt them to move in a desired direction, now usually electrified to administer a stimulating shock to the animal.
To press; to push; to drive; to impel; to force onward.
To present in an urgent manner; to insist upon.
To put mental pressure on; to ply with motives, arguments, persuasion, or importunity.
To press onward or forward.
To be pressing in argument; to insist; to persist.
To provoke; to exasperate.
To press hard upon; to follow closely.
A strong desire; an itch to do something.