prodding vs goading

prodding and goading both are nouns.

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

As nouns, prodding and goading are synonyms defined as:

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

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

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