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encourage vs goad

goad vs encourage

encourage is not a noun while goad is a noun.

encourage and goad both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
encourage No No Yes No
goad Yes No Yes No
As verbs, goad is a hyponym of encourage; that is, goad is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than encourage:
  • encourage: inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to
  • goad: give heart or courage to
Other hyponyms of encourage include barrack, cheer, exhort, inspire, pep up, root on, urge, urge on, foster, nurture, hollo, cheer, embolden, hearten, recreate, draw out, bring out, spur.
encourage (noun) goad (noun)
a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
encourage (verb) goad (verb)
spur on annoy or provoke, as by constant criticism
inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to urge with or as if with a goad
contribute to the progress or growth of stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick
give heart or courage to
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