Agonize and Goad

Agonize

Agonize verb - To cause persistent suffering to.

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

Goad

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

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

Nearby Words: goaded, goading

Common collocations

little agonize little goad little
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