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harry vs goad

goad vs harry

harry is not a noun while goad is a noun.

harry and goad both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
harry No No Yes No
goad Yes No Yes No
As verbs, goad is a hyponym of harry; that is, goad is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than harry:
  • harry: annoy continually or chronically
  • goad: annoy or provoke, as by constant criticism
Other hyponyms of harry include needle, bedevil, crucify, dun, frustrate, rag, torment, haze.
harry (noun) goad (noun)
a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
harry (verb) goad (verb)
make a pillaging or destructive raid on (a place), as in wartimes annoy or provoke, as by constant criticism
annoy continually or chronically urge with or as if with a goad
stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick
give heart or courage to
Difference between harry and goad

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