Bear hug and Love

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Bear hug noun - A wrestling hold with arms locked tightly around the opponent.

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Love and bear hug are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Love" instead a verb phrase "Bear hug".

Love verb - To hold dear.

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Bear hug and love are semantically related. You can use "Bear hug" instead a verb "Love".

Nearby Words: loving, lovely, lover, loved, lovable

Chewbacca often gives a bear hug whenever he's showing the love when a pat on the back would suffice.

Source: Cuddle Bug
Bear Hug: Soviet superhero Love Sausage bear-hugs Billy Butcher (in a friendly fashion) when they first meet.

Source: Comic Book / The Boys

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