Excite and Goad

Excite

Excite verb - To cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings.

Goad is a synonym for excite in cause topic. In some cases you can use "Goad" instead a verb "Excite", when it comes to topics like inspire.

Goad

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

Excite is a synonym for goad in cause topic. Sometimes you can use "Excite" instead a verb "Goad", if it concerns topics such as provoke, egg on.

Nearby Words: goaded, goading

Common collocations

people excite people goad people
little excite little goad little
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