Hug Synonyms and Antonyms

hŭg
The act of embracing
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. clinch
  2. squeeze
  3. embrace
  4. clasp
  5. tight grip
  6. caress
  7. demonstration of affection
  8. bunny-hug
  9. bear hug
Antonyms:
  1. push
  2. release
To put one's arms around affectionately
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. embrace
  2. clasp
  3. squeeze
  4. hold
  5. press
  6. clinch
  7. caress
  8. cuddle
  9. enfold
  10. cling
  11. embosom
  12. snuggle
  13. welcome
  14. bosom
  15. press close
  16. hold to one's heart
  17. love
  18. keep close to
  19. catch hold of
  20. be near to
  21. clasp tightly in one's arms
  22. fold in the arms
  23. clutch
  24. affection
  25. seize
  26. envelop
  27. grasp
  28. cherish
  29. nestle
  30. lock
  31. press to the bosom
  32. lie close
  33. cradle
  34. cling together
  35. receive warmly
  36. fold to the breast
  37. take to the heart
  38. go into a clinch
  39. clip
  40. huddle
Antonyms:
  1. keep-away-from
  2. release
  3. push away

Words Related to Hug

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. touch
  2. kiss
  3. smile
  4. laugh
  5. slobbery
  6. snog

Hug Sentence Examples

  • She gathered it in a hug and smelled deeply of it.

  • Should she hug them?

  • The look on his face made her want to hug him and ease his fear.

  • He held his arms out to her, waiting for her to hug him.

  • Kelli greeted one of the men with a kiss and a quick hug before going to the woman cutting chunks of meat off the deer.

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