cat vs lather

cat and lather both are nouns.

cat and lather both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
cat	Yes	No	Yes	No
lather	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, lather is a hypernym of cat; that is, lather is a word with a broader meaning than cat:

cat: beat with a cat-o'-nine-tails
lather: beat severely with a whip or rod

Other hypernyms of cat include flog, lash, slash, strap, trounce, welt, whip.

cat (noun)	lather (noun)
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats	the froth produced by soaps or detergents
any of several large cats typically able to roar and living in the wild	the foam resulting from excessive sweating (as on a horse)
a whip with nine knotted cords	a workman who puts up laths
a large tracked vehicle that is propelled by two endless metal belts; frequently used for moving earth in construction and farm work	agitation resulting from active worry
the leaves of the shrub Catha edulis which are chewed like tobacco or used to make tea; has the effect of a euphoric stimulant
a spiteful woman gossip
an informal term for a youth or man

cat (verb)	lather (verb)
eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth	rub soap all over, usually with the purpose of cleaning
beat with a cat-o'-nine-tails	exude sweat or lather
	form a lather
	beat severely with a whip or rod

Difference between cat and lather

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