overgoad
/ˌoʊvərˈɡoʊd/
verb
- To provoke or urge someone excessively, beyond what is reasonable or effective.
- She warned him not to overgoad the dog, or it might snap.
- The coach tends to overgoad his players, which makes them anxious.
- If you overgoad your employees, they will eventually quit.
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