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goad vs prod

prod vs goad

goad and prod both are nouns.

goad and prod both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
goad Yes No Yes No
prod Yes No Yes No
As nouns, goad and prod are synonyms defined as:
  • goad and prod: a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion
As nouns, goad and prod are synonyms defined as:
  • goad and prod: a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
Other synonyms of goad include goading, prodding, spur, spurring, urging.
As verbs, prod is a hypernym of goad; that is, prod is a word with a broader meaning than goad:
  • goad: urge with or as if with a goad
  • prod: urge on; cause to act
Other hypernyms of goad include egg on, incite.
goad (noun) prod (noun)
a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
goad (verb) prod (verb)
annoy or provoke, as by constant criticism urge on; cause to act
urge with or as if with a goad poke or thrust abruptly
stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick to push against gently
give heart or courage to
Difference between goad and prod

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