cheerlead vs cheer

cheerlead is not a noun while cheer is a noun.

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

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

Other hypernyms of cheerlead include barrack, exhort, inspire, pep up, root on, urge, urge on.

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

cheerlead (verb)	cheer (verb)
act as a cheerleader in a sports event	become cheerful
	spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts
	show approval or good wishes by shouting
	cause (somebody) to feel happier or more cheerful
	give encouragement to