Goad and Hold up

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

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Hold up is an antonym for goad.

Nearby Words: goaded, goading

Hold up verb - To bring (something) to a standstill.

Usage example: traffic was held up for miles by the accident

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Goad is an antonym for hold up.

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