goad vs molest

goad is a noun but molest is not a noun.

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

As verbs, molest is a hypernym of goad; that is, molest is a word with a broader meaning than goad:

Other hypernyms of goad include beset, chevvy, chevy, chivvy, chivy, harass, harry, hassle, plague, provoke.

goad (noun)	molest (noun)
a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

goad (verb)	molest (verb)
annoy or provoke, as by constant criticism	annoy continually or chronically
urge with or as if with a goad	harass or assault sexually; make indecent advances to
stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick
give heart or courage to