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scream vs jape

jape vs scream

scream and jape both are nouns.

scream is a verb but jape is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
scream Yes No Yes No
jape Yes No No No
As nouns, jape is a hypernym of scream; that is, jape is a word with a broader meaning than scream:
  • scream: a joke that seems extremely funny
  • jape: a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
Other hypernyms of scream include gag, jest, joke, laugh.
scream (noun) jape (noun)
sharp piercing cry a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
a joke that seems extremely funny
a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry
scream (verb) jape (verb)
utter a sudden loud cry
utter or declare in a very loud voice
make a loud, piercing sound
Difference between scream and jape

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