HUGGING Synonyms

There are 21 synonyms of the word hugging. (exact relations)
There are 14 hypernyms of the word hugging. (close relations)

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Best Alternative Words for HUGGING


Rank	Word	Save?	More Syns..	Usage	Type
1	caressing				verb, adjectivev, adj
2	cuddling				verb, nounv, n
3	embracing				verb, adjectivev, adj
4	enfolding				verbv
5	holding				verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
6	nestling				verb, nounv, n
7	snuggling				verb, nounv, n
8	squeezing				verbv
9	canoodling				nounn
10	clasping				verb, adjectivev, adj
11	clutching				verb, adjectivev, adj
12	embrace				verb, nounv, n
13	squeeze				verb, nounv, n
14	cleave				verbv
15	clinch				verb, nounv, n
16	hunker				verbv
17	squat				verb, nounv, n
18	stick				verb, nounv, n
19	stoop				verbv
20	treasure				nounn

Best Hypernyms For HUGGING

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

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Alternatives for CARESSING

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