Bore and Goad

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Bore verb - To make a hole or series of holes in.

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Goad is an antonym for bore.

Nearby Words: boring, bored, borer

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

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Bore is an antonym for goad in egg on topic.

Nearby Words: goaded, goading

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