escapade vs recreation

escapade and recreation both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
escapade	Yes	No	No	No
recreation	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, recreation is a hypernym of escapade; that is, recreation is a word with a broader meaning than escapade:

Other hypernyms of escapade include diversion.

escapade (noun)	recreation (noun)
any carefree episode	an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)	activity that refreshes and recreates; activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation