Goad and Lure

Goad

Goad noun - Something that arouses action or activity.

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

Nearby Words: goaded, goading

Lure

Lure noun - Something that persuades one to perform an action for pleasure or gain.
Usage example: the promise of easy money is always the lure for some people to take up a life of crime

Goad and lure are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Goad" instead a noun "Lure".

Nearby Words: lured, luring

Common collocations

hero goad hero lure hero
man goad man lure man
people goad people lure people
group goad group lure group
Other words: guard, boss, brother, doctor, target, player, enemy, superman, humans, batman, opponents, enemies, heroes, knights, luke.
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