Abrade and Goad

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Abrade verb - To damage or diminish by continued friction.

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Goad and abrade are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Goad" instead a verb "Abrade".

Nearby Words: abrasive, abrasion, abrading

Goad verb - To try to persuade (someone) through earnest appeals to follow a course of action.

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Abrade and goad are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abrade" instead a verb "Goad".

Nearby Words: goaded, goading

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