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egging

The word “egging” has 2 syllables: egg-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈɛɡɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for egging?

In the thesaurus, “egging” has 17 synonyms.

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

Synonyms for egging

  • driving
  • exhorting
  • flogging
  • goading
  • herding
  • hounding
  • pressing
  • pricking
  • prodding
  • prompting
  • punching
  • running
  • scourging
  • shepherding
  • spurring
  • whipping
  • wrangling

Meanings of egging

  • 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.
  • noun
    1. The act of pelting with eggs.

Example Sentences

  • The group was caught egging the house, causing significant damage to the property.
  • The coach accused the rival fans of egging on their team with inflammatory chants.
  • The teenager was reprimanded for egging his friends to engage in reckless behavior.
  • The media coverage suggested that certain politicians were egging the public into divisive debates.
  • She felt responsible for egging her younger brother into the prank that led to trouble.

On this page you'll find 17 synonyms or another words to egging, such as: driving, exhorting, flogging, goading, herding, hounding, pressing.

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

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