goading vs prodding

goading and prodding both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
goading	Yes	No	No	No
prodding	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, goading and prodding are synonyms defined as:

goading and prodding: a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

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

goading (noun)	prodding (noun)
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something	a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something