banter vs rally

banter and rally both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
banter	Yes	No	Yes	No
rally	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, rally is a hypernym of banter; that is, rally is a word with a broader meaning than banter:

Other hypernyms of banter include bait, cod, rag, razz, ride, tantalise, tantalize, taunt, tease, twit.

banter (noun)	rally (noun)
light teasing repartee	(sports) an unbroken sequence of several successive strokes
	the feat of mustering strength for a renewed effort
	an automobile race run over public roads
	a large gathering of people intended to arouse enthusiasm
	a marked recovery of strength or spirits during an illness

banter (verb)	rally (verb)
be silly or tease one another	return to a former condition
	harass with persistent criticism or carping
	call to arms; of military personnel
	gather
	gather or bring together