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She tried to goad him into making a decision.
To provoke or annoy someone so as to stimulate some action or reaction.
He goaded her into joining the team.
They goaded him to speak up during the meeting.
She goaded her friend to try the new restaurant.
goad someone into
goad someone on
goad someone to action
provoke
incite
stimulate
His words were a goad for her to improve.
A stimulus or something that encourages someone to take action.
Her success was a goad for others to try harder.
The coach's praise served as a goad for the team.
His challenge was a goad for her to take the leap.
moral goad
gentle goad
constant goad
incentive
stimulus
encouragement