maintain vs embalm

maintain and embalm both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
maintain	No	No	Yes	No
embalm	No	No	Yes	No

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

Other hyponyms of maintain include plastinate, hold the line.

maintain (verb)	embalm (verb)
stick to correctly or closely	preserve a dead body
state categorically
state or assert
support against an opponent
maintain by writing regular records
supply with necessities and support
keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction
have and exercise
maintain for use and service
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity