Goad and Nag

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

Usage example: tried to goad me into auditioning for the play

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Nag is a synonym for goad. In some cases you can use "Nag" instead a verb "Goad".

Nearby Words: goaded, goading

Nag verb - To subject (someone) to constant scoldings and sharp reminders.

Usage example: she kept nagging him to fix the furnace before the weather got any colder

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Goad is a synonym for nag in activity topic. Sometimes you can use "Goad" instead a verb "Nag", if it concerns topics such as harass.

goad player

nag player

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