nest vs inhabit

nest is a noun but inhabit is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
nest	Yes	No	Yes	No
inhabit	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, inhabit is a hypernym of nest; that is, inhabit is a word with a broader meaning than nest:

Other hypernyms of nest include dwell, live, populate.

nest (noun)	inhabit (noun)
a kind of gun emplacement
furniture pieces made to fit close together
a gang of people (criminals or spies or terrorists) assembled in one locality
a cosy or secluded retreat
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young

nest (verb)	inhabit (verb)
fit together or fit inside	be an inhabitant of or reside in
gather nests	be present in
move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position	exist or be situated within
inhabit a nest, usually after building