Goad and Gladden

Goad

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

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

Nearby Words: goaded, goading

Gladden

Gladden verb - To give satisfaction to.

Goad and gladden are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Goad" instead a verb "Gladden".

Nearby Word: gladdening
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