Goad and Vex

Goad

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

Vex and goad are semantically related in irk topic. In some cases you can use "Vex" instead a verb "Goad".

Nearby Words: goaded, goading

Vex

Vex verb - To disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts.

Goad and vex are semantically related in irk topic. Sometimes you can use "Goad" instead a verb "Vex".

Nearby Word: vexation

Common collocations

heroes goad heroes vex heroes
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