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chivvy

/ˈtʃɪvi/
noun
  1. Something that encourages one to act; a goad, a spur.

verb
  1. To coerce or hurry along, as by persistent request.

  2. To subject to harassment or verbal abuse.

  3. To sneak up on or rapidly approach.

Synonymschase, hunt

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