Dig and Goad

Dig

Dig verb - To urge or push forward with or as if with a pointed object.

Usage example: every time I slowed down, he'd dig me in the ribs

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

Nearby Words: digging, digged

Goad verb - To urge or push forward with or as if with a pointed object.

Usage example: goading the horse forward into the stall

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

Nearby Words: goaded, goading

doctor	dig doctor	goad doctor
elf	dig elf	goad elf

However, it is possible to push Marburg off the edge by consistently acting casual and unprofessional around him and dig up enough dirt on him to properly goad him into fighting you to the death.

Source: Consummate Professional

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