Goad and Oblige

Goad

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

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

Nearby Words: goaded, goading

Oblige

Oblige verb - To do a service or favor for.

Goad and oblige are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Goad" instead a verb "Oblige".

Common collocations

doctor goad doctor oblige doctor
enemy goad enemy oblige enemy
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