embrace vs cuddle

embrace and cuddle both are nouns.

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

As nouns, cuddle is a hyponym of embrace; that is, cuddle 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)
cuddle: a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace

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

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

embrace: hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
cuddle: hold (a person or thing) close, as for affection, comfort, or warmth

Other hyponyms of embrace include clinch, interlock, lock.

embrace (noun)	cuddle (noun)
the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)	a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace
a close affectionate and protective acceptance
the state of taking in or encircling

embrace (verb)	cuddle (verb)
take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own	move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness	hold (a person or thing) close, as for affection, comfort, or warmth
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory