Goad and Jolt

Goad

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

Jolt and goad are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Jolt" instead the word "Goad" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: goaded, goading

Jolt

Jolt verb - To make a series of small irregular or violent movements.

Goad and jolt are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Goad" instead the word "Jolt" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: jolted, jolting, jolty

Common collocations

people goad people jolt people
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