jest vs comport

jest is a noun but comport is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
jest	Yes	No	Yes	No
comport	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, comport is a hypernym of jest; that is, comport is a word with a broader meaning than jest:

jest: act in a funny or teasing way
comport: behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

Other hypernyms of jest include acquit, act, bear, behave, carry, conduct, deport, do.

jest (noun)	comport (noun)
activity characterized by good humor
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

jest (verb)	comport (verb)
act in a funny or teasing way	behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
tell a joke; speak humorously	behave well or properly