recreation vs diversion

recreation and diversion both are nouns.

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

As nouns, recreation and diversion are synonyms defined as:

recreation and diversion: an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates

recreation (noun)	diversion (noun)
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates	an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
activity that refreshes and recreates; activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation	a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern)
	an attack calculated to draw enemy defense away from the point of the principal attack