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hug

/həɡ/

Synonyms of hug Antonyms of hug Examples of hug Usage of hug Parts of hug Definition that contains hug Words sounding like hug Explanation of hug

noun
a tight or amorous embrace
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"come here and give me a big hug"

Similar:

clinch squeeze

type of:
embracement embrace embracing
verb
hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
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"He hugged her close to him"

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bosom embrace squeeze

type of:
clasp
verb
fit closely or tightly
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"The dress hugged her hips"

type of:
touch adjoin contact meet

Synonyms & Similar Words

meet touch contact lock squeeze embrace hugging cuddle bosom embracing clasp hugger clinch interlock adjoin embracement