diversion vs caper

caper vs diversion

diversion and caper both are nouns.

diversion is not a verb while caper is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
diversion	Yes	No	No	No
caper	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, caper is a hyponym of diversion; that is, caper is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than diversion:

diversion: an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
caper: a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement

Other hyponyms of diversion include antic, joke, prank, put-on, trick, bathing, celebration, festivity, dance, dancing, saltation, terpsichore, amusement, entertainment, escapade, lark, escape, escapism, eurhythmics, eurhythmy, eurythmics, eurythmy, fun, merriment, playfulness, gambling, gaming, play, game, jest, jocularity, joke, night life, nightlife, interest, pastime, pursuit, child's play, play, frolic, gambol, play, romp, athletics, sport.

diversion (noun)	caper (noun)
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates	gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern)	a crime (especially a robbery)
an attack calculated to draw enemy defense away from the point of the principal attack	a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
	a playful leap or hop
	pickled flower buds used as a pungent relish in various dishes and sauces
	any of numerous plants of the genus Capparis

diversion (verb)	caper (verb)
	jump about playfully

Difference between diversion and caper

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