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scream vs gag

gag vs scream

scream and gag both are nouns.

scream and gag both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
scream Yes No Yes No
gag Yes No Yes No
As nouns, gag is a hypernym of scream; that is, gag is a word with a broader meaning than scream:
  • scream: a joke that seems extremely funny
  • gag: a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
Other hypernyms of scream include jape, jest, joke, laugh.
scream (noun) gag (noun)
sharp piercing cry restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting
a joke that seems extremely funny a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry
scream (verb) gag (verb)
utter a sudden loud cry struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake
utter or declare in a very loud voice make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit
make a loud, piercing sound cause to retch or choke
make jokes or quips
be too tight; rub or press
tie a gag around someone's mouth in order to silence them
prevent from speaking out
Difference between scream and gag

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