goad vs encouragement

goad and encouragement both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
goad	Yes	No	Yes	No
encouragement	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, encouragement is a hypernym of goad; that is, encouragement is a word with a broader meaning than goad:

goad (noun)	encouragement (noun)
a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion	the act of giving hope or support to someone
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something	the expression of approval and support
	the feeling of being encouraged

goad (verb)	encouragement (verb)
annoy or provoke, as by constant criticism
urge with or as if with a goad
stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick
give heart or courage to