cuddle vs embracing

cuddle and embracing both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
cuddle	Yes	No	Yes	No
embracing	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, embracing is a hypernym of cuddle; that is, embracing is a word with a broader meaning than cuddle:

cuddle: a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace
embracing: the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)

Other hypernyms of cuddle include embrace, embracement.

cuddle (noun)	embracing (noun)
a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace	the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)

cuddle (verb)	embracing (verb)
move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
hold (a person or thing) close, as for affection, comfort, or warmth