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goad vs harry

harry vs goad

goad is a noun but harry is not a noun.

goad and harry both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
goad Yes No Yes No
harry No No Yes No
As verbs, harry is a hypernym of goad; that is, harry is a word with a broader meaning than goad:
  • goad: annoy or provoke, as by constant criticism
  • harry: annoy continually or chronically
Other hypernyms of goad include beset, chevvy, chevy, chivvy, chivy, harass, hassle, molest, plague, provoke.
goad (noun) harry (noun)
a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
goad (verb) harry (verb)
annoy or provoke, as by constant criticism make a pillaging or destructive raid on (a place), as in wartimes
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 harry

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