Goad and Nerve

Goad

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

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

Nearby Words: goaded, goading

Nerve

Nerve verb - To prepare (oneself) mentally or emotionally.

Goad and nerve are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Goad" instead a verb "Nerve".

Nearby Words: nervous, nervy, nerveless, nerved, nervation
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