goading vs spurring

goading and spurring both are nouns.

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

As nouns, goading and spurring are synonyms defined as:

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

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

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