embrace vs clinch

embrace and clinch both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
embrace	Yes	No	Yes	No
clinch	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, clinch is a hyponym of embrace; that is, clinch is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than embrace:

embrace: the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
clinch: a tight or amorous embrace

Other hyponyms of embrace include cuddle, nestle, snuggle, hug, squeeze.

As verbs, clinch is a hyponym of embrace; that is, clinch is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than embrace:

Other hyponyms of embrace include cuddle, interlock, lock.

embrace (noun)	clinch (noun)
the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)	(boxing) the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily
a close affectionate and protective acceptance	a tight or amorous embrace
the state of taking in or encircling	the flattened part of a nail or bolt or rivet
	a small slip noose made with seizing
	a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together

embrace (verb)	clinch (verb)
take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own	settle conclusively
hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness	flatten the ends (of nails and rivets)
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory	secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts
	hold in a tight grasp
	embrace amorously
	hold a boxing opponent with one or both arms so as to prevent punches