diversion vs trick

trick vs diversion

diversion and trick both are nouns.

diversion is not a verb while trick is a verb.

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

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

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

Other hyponyms of diversion include antic, caper, joke, prank, put-on, 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)	trick (noun)
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates	a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern)	(card games) in a single round, the sequence of cards played by all the players; the high card is the winner
an attack calculated to draw enemy defense away from the point of the principal attack	an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers
	an attempt to get you to do something foolish or imprudent
	a cunning or deceitful action or device
	a prostitute's customer
	a period of work or duty

diversion (verb)	trick (verb)
	deceive somebody

Difference between diversion and trick

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