minaret vs tower

minaret and tower both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
minaret	Yes	No	No	No
tower	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, tower is a hypernym of minaret; that is, tower is a word with a broader meaning than minaret:

minaret: slender tower with balconies
tower: a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

minaret (noun)	tower (noun)
slender tower with balconies	a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
	anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower
	a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships

minaret (verb)	tower (verb)
	appear very large or occupy a commanding position