goad vs beset
beset vs goadgoad is a noun but beset is not a noun.
goad and beset both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| goad | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| beset | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
beset is a hypernym of
goad; that is, beset is a
word with a broader meaning than goad:
- goad: annoy or provoke, as by constant criticism
- beset: annoy continually or chronically
| goad (noun) | beset (noun) |
|---|---|
| a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion | |
| a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something |
| goad (verb) | beset (verb) |
|---|---|
| annoy or provoke, as by constant criticism | assail or attack on all sides: |
| urge with or as if with a goad | decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems) |
| stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick | annoy continually or chronically |
| give heart or courage to |
Words related to "goad"
Words related to "beset"
- adorn
- annoy
- assail
- assault
- attack
- beautify
- bedevil
- bother
- chafe
- chevvy
- chevy
- chivvy
- chivy
- crucify
- decorate
- devil
- dun
- embellish
- encrust
- frustrate
- get at
- get to
- goad
- grace
- gravel
- harass
- harry
- hassle
- haze
- incrust
- irritate
- molest
- nark
- needle
- nettle
- ornament
- plague
- provoke
- rag
- rile
- set on
- set upon
- torment
- vex
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