Goad and Praise

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Goad

Goad verb - To try to persuade (someone) through earnest appeals to follow a course of action.
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Praise is an antonym for goad in egg on topic.
Nearby Words: goaded, goading

Praise

Praise verb - To proclaim the glory of.
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Goad is an antonym for praise.
Nearby Words: praised, praising
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Common collocations

people goad people praise people
brother goad brother praise brother
player goad player praise player
enemy goad enemy praise enemy
Other words: opponents.

Both words in one sentence

  • The Computer Shall Taunt You The AI is designed to respond appropriately to these messages allowing you to slowly improve diplomatic relations with the AI by sending praise or goad one to war with insults and threats.
    Source: The Computer Shall Taunt You
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