distinction vs distinguish

distinction is a noun but distinguish is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
distinction	Yes	No	No	No
distinguish	No	No	Yes	No

distinction (noun)	distinguish (noun)
a distinguishing difference between similar things or people
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
an honor awarded to someone in recognition of achievement or superiority
high status importance owing to marked superiority

distinction (verb)	distinguish (verb)
	mark as different
	identify as in botany or biology, for example
	be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense
	make conspicuous or noteworthy
	detect with the senses