goad vs provoke

goad is a noun but provoke is not a noun.

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

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

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

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

goad (verb)	provoke (verb)
annoy or provoke, as by constant criticism	provide the needed stimulus for
urge with or as if with a goad	evoke or provoke to appear or occur
stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick	call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
give heart or courage to	annoy continually or chronically