Goad and Wrest

Goad

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

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

Nearby Words: goaded, goading

Wrest

Wrest verb - To draw out by force or with effort.

Goad and wrest are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Goad" instead a verb "Wrest".

Nearby Words: wrestle, wrestled, wresting
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