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bear hugging

see definition of bear hugging
  • as incaress
  • as inclasp
  • as inembrace
  • as inenfold
  • as infondle
  • as inhug
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Synonyms for bear hugging

verb touch lovingly
  • clutch
  • cuddle
  • fondle
  • graze
  • kiss
  • massage
  • nuzzle
  • pat
  • rub
  • brush
  • buss
  • clinch
  • coddle
  • cosset
  • dandle
  • embrace
  • feel
  • handle
  • hug
  • mug
  • neck
  • nestle
  • pet
  • squeeze
  • stroke
  • toy
  • bear hug
  • make love
  • play around

Antonyms for bear hugging

  • disbelieve
  • let go
  • release
Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.