put-on vs recreation

put-on and recreation both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
put-on	Yes	No	No	No
recreation	Yes	No	No	No

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

Other hypernyms of put-on include diversion.

put-on (noun)	recreation (noun)
something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage	an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement	activity that refreshes and recreates; activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation
a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way