Agitate and Goad

Agitate

Agitate verb - To cause (as a liquid) to move about in a circle especially repeatedly.

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

Goad

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

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

Nearby Words: goaded, goading
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