hold close vs nuzzle

hold close and nuzzle both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
hold close	No	No	Yes	No
nuzzle	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, nuzzle is a hyponym of hold close; that is, nuzzle is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than hold close:

Other hyponyms of hold close include cuddle, draw close, nest, nestle, snuggle.

hold close (verb)	nuzzle (verb)
hold firmly, usually with one's hands	rub noses
	dig out with the snout
	move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position