punt vs push

punt and push both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
punt	Yes	No	Yes	No
push	Yes	No	Yes	No

punt (noun)	push (noun)
formerly the basic unit of money in Ireland; equal to 100 pence	the act of applying force in order to move something away
(football) a kick in which the football is dropped from the hands and kicked before it touches the ground	an effort to advance
an open flat-bottomed boat used in shallow waters and propelled by a long pole	an electrical switch operated by pressing
	enterprising or ambitious drive
	the force used in pushing

punt (verb)	push (verb)
place a bet on	make publicity for; try to sell (a product)
propel with a pole	press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action
kick the ball	make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby
	move with force
	approach a certain age or speed
	press against forcefully without moving
	move strenuously and with effort
	sell or promote the sale of (illegal goods such as drugs)
	strive and make an effort to reach a goal
	exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for