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HUG Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word hug. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word hug. (close relations)
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hugginghuggable

Best Alternative Words for HUG

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1embrace
verb, nounv, n
2squeeze
verb, nounv, n
3clasp
verb, nounv, n
4clutch
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
5cuddle
verbv
6hold
verb, nounv, n
7nestle
verb, nounv, n
8snuggle
verbv
9cleave
verbv
10clinch
verb, nounv, n
11hunker
verbv
12squat
verb, nounv, n
13stick
verb, nounv, n
14stoop
verbv
15treasure
nounn
16coll
verbv

Best Hypernyms For HUG

Here is a list of related hypernyms for hug, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
adjoin clasp contact embrace embracement embracing meet touch

Alternatives for EMBRACE

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