Goad and Resist

Goad

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

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

Nearby Words: goaded, goading

Resist

Resist verb - To refuse to give in to.

Goad and resist are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Goad" instead a verb "Resist".

Common collocations

pressure goad pressure resist pressure

Both words in one sentence

  • Web Original / Ascend OCT Resist the Beast: Ginela has Baba on the ropes and tries to goad her into drinking her Strong Juice to even the odds.
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