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CUDDLING Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word cuddling. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word cuddling. (close relations)

Best Synonyms for CUDDLING

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embracing
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)

fondling
verb, nounv, n
noun

• affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)

hugging
verbv
noun

• affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)

nestling
verb, nounv, n
noun

• young bird not yet fledged

• a young person of either sex

snuggling
verb, nounv, n
noun

• affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)

nuzzling
verb, nounv, n
verb

• move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position

• rub noses

• dig out with the snout

nestle
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace

verb

• move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position

• lie in a sheltered position

• position comfortably

snuggle
verbv
noun

• a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace

verb

• move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position

• position comfortably

nest
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young

• a kind of gun emplacement

• a cosy or secluded retreat

• a gang of people (criminals or spies or terrorists) assembled in one locality

• furniture pieces made to fit close together

verb

• inhabit a nest, usually after building

• fit together or fit inside

• move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position

• gather nests

nuzzle
verbv
verb

• move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position

• rub noses

• dig out with the snout

draw close
verbv
verb

• move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position

• move towards

• pull towards oneself

Best Hypernyms For CUDDLING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for cuddling, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Phrases (3)

Alternatives for EMBRACING

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Phrases (1)