Defy and Goad

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Defy verb - To go against the commands, prohibitions, or rules of.

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Goad and defy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Goad" instead the word "Defy" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: defied, defying

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

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Defy and goad are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defy" instead the word "Goad" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: goaded, goading

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