Goad and Miff

Goad

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

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

Nearby Words: goaded, goading

Miff

Miff verb - Cause to be annoyed.

Goad and miff are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Goad" instead a verb "Miff".

Nearby Word: miffed
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