Badger and Goad

Badger

Badger verb - Annoy persistently.
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Synonyms for Badger

Goad and badger are semantically related in nag topic. In some cases you can use "Goad" instead a verb "Badger".

Nearby Words: badge, badgered, badgering

Goad

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

Badger and goad are semantically related in provoke topic. Sometimes you can use "Badger" instead a verb "Goad".

Nearby Words: goaded, goading

Common collocations

people badger people goad people
husband badger husband goad husband
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