Dig and Spur

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

Nearby Words: digging, digged

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

Usage example: gently spurred the horse with his heels

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Dig and spur are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dig" instead a verb "Spur".

Nearby Words: spurn, spurt, spurred, spurring

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