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Goad vs Gloat - What's the difference?

goad | gloat |

As nouns the difference between goad and gloat

is that goad is a long, pointed stick used to prod animals while gloat is an act or instance of gloating.

As verbs the difference between goad and gloat

is that goad is to prod with a goad while gloat is to exhibit a conspicuous sense of self-satisfaction, often at an adversary's misfortune.

goad

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A long, pointed stick used to prod animals.
  • * Macaulay
  • The daily goad urging him to the daily toil.

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To prod with a goad.
  • To encourage or stimulate.
  • To incite or provoke.
  • goading a boy to fight

    See also

    * goat

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    gloat

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    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To exhibit a conspicuous sense of self-satisfaction, often at an adversary's misfortune.
  • Noun

    (en noun)
  • An act or instance of gloating.
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