Goad and Wince

Goad

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

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

Nearby Words: goaded, goading

Wince

Wince verb - To draw back in fear, pain, or disgust.

Goad and wince are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Goad" instead a verb "Wince".

Nearby Words: winced, wincing

Mutual synonyms

Common collocations

little goad little wince little
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