distinguish vs distinction

distinguish is not a noun while distinction is a noun.

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

distinguish (noun)	distinction (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

distinguish (verb)	distinction (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