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diversion vs put-on

put-on vs diversion

diversion and put-on both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
diversion Yes No No No
put-on Yes No No No
As nouns, put-on is a hyponym of diversion; that is, put-on is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than diversion:
  • diversion: an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
  • put-on: a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
Other hyponyms of diversion include antic, caper, joke, prank, 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, caper, frolic, gambol, play, romp, athletics, sport.
diversion (noun) put-on (noun)
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage
a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern) a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
an attack calculated to draw enemy defense away from the point of the principal attack a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
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