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Synonyms
hug (hŭg)

[Probably of Scandinavian originOld Norse hugga, to comfort.]

verb: hugged, hug·ging, hugs. 

transitive verb 

  1. To clasp or hold closely, especially in the arms, as in affection; embrace.
  2. To hold steadfastly to; cherish: He still hugs his outmoded beliefs.
  3. To stay close to: a sailboat hugging the shore.

intransitive verb 

To embrace or cling together closely.

noun 

  1. A close, affectionate embrace.
  2. A crushing embrace, as in wrestling.

derivatives

huǵga·ble
adjective
huǵger
noun