Synonyms for hug

Other words for “hug”, grouped by meaning.

We found 4 synonyms for “hug”. The most common are clinch, squeeze, embrace, bosom.

noun a tight or amorous embrace

Synonymsclinch squeeze

verb hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness

Synonymsembrace bosom squeeze

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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