Hug (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Fit closely or tightly; "The dress hugged her hips".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Hypernyms

• Adjoin
• Meet
• Contact

Meaning ²

Hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness; "Hug me, please"; "They embraced"; "He hugged her close to him".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Synonyms

• Squeeze
• Bosom
• Embrace

Hypernyms

• Clasp

Hyponyms

• Interlock
• Clinch
• Cuddle

Related Words

• Hugging (noun)
• Hugger (noun)
• Hug (noun)