sauce vs behave

sauce is a noun but behave is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
sauce	Yes	No	Yes	No
behave	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, behave is a hypernym of sauce; that is, behave is a word with a broader meaning than sauce:

sauce: behave saucily or impudently towards
behave: behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

Other hypernyms of sauce include acquit, act, bear, carry, comport, conduct, deport, do.

sauce (noun)	behave (noun)
flavorful relish or dressing or topping served as an accompaniment to food

sauce (verb)	behave (verb)
add zest or flavor to, make more interesting	behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
dress (food) with a relish	behave well or properly
behave saucily or impudently towards