Acerbate and Goad

Acerbate

Acerbate verb - Cause to be bitter or resentful.
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Goad and acerbate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Goad" instead a verb "Acerbate".

Nearby Words: acerbity, acerbated

Goad

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

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

Nearby Words: goaded, goading
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