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goad vs harass

harass vs goad

goad is a noun but harass is not a noun.

goad and harass both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
goad Yes No Yes No
harass No No Yes No
As verbs, harass is a hypernym of goad; that is, harass is a word with a broader meaning than goad:
  • goad: annoy or provoke, as by constant criticism
  • harass: annoy continually or chronically
Other hypernyms of goad include beset, chevvy, chevy, chivvy, chivy, harry, hassle, molest, plague, provoke.
goad (noun) harass (noun)
a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
goad (verb) harass (verb)
annoy or provoke, as by constant criticism exhaust by attacking repeatedly
urge with or as if with a goad annoy continually or chronically
stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick
give heart or courage to
Difference between goad and harass

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