abrazo

ab-rah-zho

Definitions

1. noun

a tight hug, typically a warm and affectionate gesture, especially in Latin American cultures

“She gave him a big abrazo to welcome him back home.”

2. verb

to give or receive a hug, especially a warm and affectionate one

“They abrazo each other tightly at the family reunion.”

Synonyms

  • embrace
  • hug

Antonyms

  • push
  • repel