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whiteface vs clown

clown vs whiteface

whiteface and clown both are nouns.

whiteface is not a verb while clown is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
whiteface Yes No No No
clown Yes No Yes No
As nouns, clown is a hypernym of whiteface; that is, clown is a word with a broader meaning than whiteface:
  • whiteface: a clown whose face is covered with white make-up
  • clown: a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior
Other hypernyms of whiteface include buffoon, goof, goofball, merry andrew.
whiteface (noun) clown (noun)
hardy English breed of cattle raised extensively in United States a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior
a clown whose face is covered with white make-up a rude or vulgar fool
whiteface (verb) clown (verb)
act as or like a clown
Difference between whiteface and clown

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