Exert and Goad

Exert

Exert verb - To bring to bear especially forcefully or effectively.
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Synonyms for Exert

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

Nearby Words: exertion, exerting

Goad

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

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

Nearby Words: goaded, goading

Common collocations

pressure exert pressure goad pressure
army exert army goad army
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