Cuddle synonyms

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snug
(Dial.) snuggle
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touch (related)
To touch a person or thing
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curl-up
To coil or shrivel, make into a coil
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snuggle
To draw close or hold closely, as for comfort or in affection; hug.
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caress
To caress is to stroke gently and lovingly.
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hug
To stay close to:
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fondle
To stroke or handle (someone or something) in a tender and loving way; caress
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nuzzle
To lie close; nestle; snuggle
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embrace
To join in an embrace.
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kiss
To touch with the lips or press the lips against, usually to express love or affection or passion, or as part of a greeting.
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love
To show love for by embracing, fondling, kissing, etc.
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near (related)
Near means to get closer.
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draw close
move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
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nudgey (related)
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cuddle-up (related)
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nestle (related)
To lie half-hidden or in shelter.
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hold (related)
To cause to wait or delay.
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enfold
To wrap in folds; wrap up; envelop
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curled-up (related)
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huddle
To do, make, or put, in haste or roughly; hence, to do imperfectly; usually with a following preposition or adverb (huddle on, huddle up, huddle together).
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pet
(Dated) To treat as a pet; to fondle; to indulge.
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push away (antonym)
hold fondly, closely
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pat
(Australia, New Zealand) To stroke or fondle (an animal).
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nest
To put snugly together or inside one another:
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  • Their relationship was growing, but finding a place to cuddle was nearly impossible.

  • A dream of mine is to cuddle a baby koala in Australia.

  • Jon's two-year-old daughter loves to cuddle.

  • Scoot closer, and we can cuddle for warmth.

  • On a cold and rainy day, I just want to cuddle up under a blanket and read a book.

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