hug

/hʌɡ/

Definitions

1. noun

a close and affectionate embrace

“She gave him a big hug to comfort him.”

2. verb

to hold someone or something close to one’s body, typically in a tight and affectionate way

“I hugged my sister tightly to express my love.”

3. verb

to surround or envelop something

“The fog hugged the mountain, giving it a mystical atmosphere.”

Synonyms

  • embrace
  • squeeze

Antonyms

  • push
  • reject