Goad and Whim

Goad

Goad noun - Something that arouses action or activity.

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

Nearby Words: goaded, goading

Whim

Whim noun - A sudden impulsive and apparently unmotivated idea or action.
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Synonyms for Whim

Goad and whim are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Goad" instead a noun "Whim".

Nearby Words: whimsical, whimsy, whimper
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