Goad and Rush

Goad

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

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

Nearby Words: goaded, goading

Rush

Rush verb - To cause to move or proceed fast or faster.
Usage example: I wouldn't make so many mistakes if you'd stop rushing me

Goad and rush are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Goad" instead a verb "Rush".

Nearby Words: rushed, rushing, rushy

Common collocations

people goad people rush people
army goad army rush army
player goad player rush player
enemy goad enemy rush enemy
Other words: enemies.
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