Goad and Wheedle

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

Nearby Words: goaded, goading

Wheedle verb - To get (someone) to do something by gentle urging, special attention, or flattery.

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Goad and wheedle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Goad" instead a verb "Wheedle".

Nearby Word: wheedling

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