punctuate vs interrupt

punctuate is not a noun while interrupt is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
punctuate	No	No	Yes	No
interrupt	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, interrupt is a hypernym of punctuate; that is, interrupt is a word with a broader meaning than punctuate:

Other hypernyms of punctuate include break up, cut off, disrupt.

punctuate (noun)	interrupt (noun)
	a signal that temporarily stops the execution of a program so that another procedure can be carried out

punctuate (verb)	interrupt (verb)
insert punctuation marks into	terminate or end
interrupt periodically	destroy the peace or tranquility of
to stress, single out as important	interfere in someone else's activity
	make a break in