urging vs goad

urging and goad both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
urging	Yes	No	No	No
goad	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, urging and goad are synonyms defined as:

urging and goad: a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

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

urging (noun)	goad (noun)
the act of earnestly supporting or encouraging	a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something	a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
insistent solicitation and entreaty

urging (verb)	goad (verb)
	annoy or provoke, as by constant criticism
	urge with or as if with a goad
	stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick
	give heart or courage to