scream vs joke

scream and joke both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
scream	Yes	No	Yes	No
joke	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, joke is a hypernym of scream; that is, joke is a word with a broader meaning than scream:

Other hypernyms of scream include gag, jape, jest, laugh.

scream (noun)	joke (noun)
sharp piercing cry	a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
a joke that seems extremely funny	activity characterized by good humor
a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry	a triviality not to be taken seriously
	a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

scream (verb)	joke (verb)
utter a sudden loud cry	act in a funny or teasing way
utter or declare in a very loud voice	tell a joke; speak humorously
make a loud, piercing sound