egged

The word “egged” has 1 syllable: egged

It's pronounced as /ɛɡd/


What is synonym and antonym for egged?

In the thesaurus, “egged” has 18 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for egged along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for egged

  • drove
  • exhorted
  • flogged
  • goaded
  • herded
  • hounded
  • pressed
  • pricked
  • prodded
  • prompted
  • punched
  • ran
  • run
  • scourged
  • shepherded
  • spurred
  • whipped
  • wrangled

Meanings of egged

  • verb
    1. To throw eggs at.
    2. To dip in or coat with beaten egg.
    3. To distort a circular cross-section (as in a tube) to an elliptical or oval shape, either inadvertently or intentionally.
    4. To encourage, incite.

Example Sentences

  • Egged on by his friends, he attempted the daring stunt.
  • The crowd egged the performers on with cheers and applause.
  • His mischievous grin hinted that he had egged his sister on to play a prank.
  • The team captain's motivational speech egged the players on to give their best effort.
  • The protestors felt empowered as they egged each other on to demand change.

On this page you'll find 18 synonyms or another words to egged, such as: drove, exhorted, flogged, goaded, herded, hounded, pressed.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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