goad vs spur

goad and spur both are nouns.

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

As nouns, spur is a hyponym of goad; that is, spur is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than goad:

Other hyponyms of goad include ankus, gad.

As nouns, goad and spur are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of goad include goading, prod, prodding, spurring, urging.

As verbs, spur is a hyponym of goad; that is, spur is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than goad:

As verbs, goad and spur are synonyms defined as:

goad (noun)	spur (noun)
a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion	a sharp prod fixed to a rider's heel and used to urge a horse onward
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something	a railway line connected to a trunk line
	a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
	tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers
	any sharply pointed projection

goad (verb)	spur (verb)
annoy or provoke, as by constant criticism	goad with spurs
urge with or as if with a goad	equip with spurs
stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick	strike with a spur
give heart or courage to	give heart or courage to
	incite or stimulate