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chivvy

/ˈtʃɪvi/
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noun

  • Something that encourages one to act; a goad, a spur.

verb

  • To coerce or hurry along, as by persistent request.
  • To subject to harassment or verbal abuse.
  • To sneak up on or rapidly approach.
  • To pursue as in a hunt.

    "to chivvy the fox"

Synonyms:chasehunt

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