Goading

The gardener used a goading to loosen up the soil around the roots.

The comedian was goading the audience to laugh louder.

He kept goading his friend to try the spicy wings.

The coach was goading the player to take the last shot.

The coach was goading his player to confront his fear of heights.

The bully was goading his victim into a fight.

His goading of the rival team only made them more determined to win.