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clown vs tomfool

tomfool vs clown

clown and tomfool both are nouns.

clown is a verb but tomfool is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
clown Yes No Yes No
tomfool Yes No No No
As nouns, tomfool is a hypernym of clown; that is, tomfool is a word with a broader meaning than clown:
  • clown: a rude or vulgar fool
  • tomfool: a person who lacks good judgment
Other hypernyms of clown include fool, muggins, sap, saphead.
clown (noun) tomfool (noun)
a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior a person who lacks good judgment
a rude or vulgar fool
clown (verb) tomfool (verb)
act as or like a clown
Difference between clown and tomfool

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