Goad and Push

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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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Push is a synonym for goad in egg on topic. In some cases you can use "Push" instead the word "Goad" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: goaded, goading

Push verb - To apply force to (someone or something) so that it moves in front of one.

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Goad is a synonym for push in incite topic. Sometimes you can use "Goad" instead the word "Push" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: pushed, pushy, pushover, pushing, pusher

hero	goad hero	push hero
man	goad man	push man
people	goad people	push people
rest	goad rest	push rest
Other words: player, enemy, humans, opponents, enemies.

It's a Berserk Button that his Foe Yay former friend Saruhiko Fushimi loves to push to goad Misaki into a fight.

Source: Do Not Call Me "Paul"
However, it is possible to push Marburg off the edge by consistently acting casual and unprofessional around him and dig up enough dirt on him to properly goad him into fighting you to the death.

Source: Consummate Professional

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