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
English
Alternative forms
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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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