Compel and Goad

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Compel verb - To cause (a person) to give in to pressure.

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

Nearby Words: compelling, compelled

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

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

Nearby Words: goaded, goading

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