cheer vs applaud

cheer is a noun but applaud is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
cheer	Yes	No	Yes	No
applaud	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, applaud is a hypernym of cheer; that is, applaud is a word with a broader meaning than cheer:

cheer (noun)	applaud (noun)
the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom
a cry or shout of approval

cheer (verb)	applaud (verb)
become cheerful	express that something is worthy of praise
spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts	clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
show approval or good wishes by shouting
cause (somebody) to feel happier or more cheerful
give encouragement to