Dog and Goad

Dog

Dog verb - To subject (someone) to constant scoldings and sharp reminders.

Usage example: tired of constantly having to dog their son about cleaning his room

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

Nearby Words: doghouse, doggy, doge

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

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

Nearby Words: goaded, goading

dog target

goad target

Kick the Dog: Gendo drugged an underage girl to goad her into having sex and getting pregnant.

Source: Fanfic / The Child of Love

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