recline vs tilt

recline is not a noun while tilt is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
recline	No	No	Yes	No
tilt	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, tilt is a hypernym of recline; that is, tilt is a word with a broader meaning than recline:

Other hypernyms of recline include angle, lean, slant, tip.

recline (noun)	tilt (noun)
	pitching dangerously to one side
	the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical
	a slight but noticeable partiality
	a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
	a combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances

recline (verb)	tilt (verb)
lean in a comfortable resting position	charge with a tilt
cause to recline	to incline or bend from a vertical position
move the upper body backwards and down	heel over
	move sideways or in an unsteady way