Sinonim embracing

English Thesaurus

1. the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection) (noun.act)

hypernym	:	clasp, clench, clutch, clutches, grasp, grip, hold,
definition	:	the act of grasping (noun.act)

hyponym	:	cuddle, nestle, snuggle,
definition	:	a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace (noun.act)

hyponym	:	clinch, hug, squeeze,
definition	:	a tight or amorous embrace (noun.act)

derivation	:	bosom, embrace, hug, squeeze,
definition	:	squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness (verb.contact)

derivation	:	bosom, embrace, hug, squeeze,
definition	:	squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness (verb.contact)