protect vs protection

protect is not a noun while protection is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
protect	No	No	Yes	No
protection	Yes	No	No	No

protect (noun)	protection (noun)
	the activity of protecting someone or something
	payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence
	kindly endorsement and guidance
	the imposition of duties or quotas on imports in order to protect domestic industry against foreign competition
	a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury
	defense against financial failure; financial independence
	the condition of being protected

protect (verb)	protection (verb)
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
use tariffs to favor domestic industry