Goad and Soothe

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

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Soothe is an antonym for goad in egg on topic.

Nearby Words: goaded, goading

Soothe verb - To ease the grief or distress of.

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Goad is an antonym for soothe.

Nearby Words: soothing, soother, sooth, soothingly

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