stick vs persist

stick is a noun but persist is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
stick	Yes	No	Yes	No
persist	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, stick and persist are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of stick include remain, stay, stay put, stick around.

As verbs, persist is a hypernym of stick; that is, persist is a word with a broader meaning than stick:

Other hypernyms of stick include remain, stay, stay put, stick, stick around.

stick (noun)	persist (noun)
threat of a penalty
an implement consisting of a length of wood
a long thin implement resembling a length of wood
marijuana leaves rolled into a cigarette for smoking
a lever used by a pilot to control the ailerons and elevators of an airplane
a long implement (usually made of wood) that is shaped so that hockey or polo players can hit a puck or ball
informal terms for the leg
a rectangular quarter pound block of butter or margarine
a small thin branch of a tree

stick (verb)	persist (verb)
be a mystery or bewildering to	be persistent, refuse to stop
saddle with something disagreeable or disadvantageous	be in a certain place and not leave
stick to firmly	continue to exist
come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
put, fix, force, or implant
pierce or penetrate or puncture with something pointed
pierce with a thrust using a pointed instrument
fasten with an adhesive material like glue
fasten with or as with pins or nails
fasten into place by fixing an end or point into something
cover and decorate with objects that pierce the surface
be in a certain place and not leave
be loyal to
endure
be a devoted follower or supporter
be or become fixed