goad vs stab
stab vs goadgoad and stab both are nouns.
goad and stab both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| goad | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| stab | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
stab is a hypernym of
goad; that is, stab is a
word with a broader meaning than goad:
- goad: stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick
- stab: stab or pierce
Other hypernyms of goad include
jab.
| goad (noun) | stab (noun) |
|---|---|
| a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion | a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument |
| a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something | informal words for any attempt or effort |
| a sudden sharp feeling |
| goad (verb) | stab (verb) |
|---|---|
| annoy or provoke, as by constant criticism | stab or pierce |
| urge with or as if with a goad | poke or thrust abruptly |
| stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick | use a knife on |
| give heart or courage to |
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