Life is related to Murder. Murder is a synonym of Execution. Execution is a type of Penalty. 
Stick is related to Thin. Thin is a different concept from Thick. Thick is related to Coat. 
Life <--RelatedTo--> Murder <--Synonym--> Execution --IsA--> Penalty 
Stick <--RelatedTo--> Thin <--DistinctFrom--> Thick <--RelatedTo--> Coat 