Bear hug and Snuggle

Bear hug

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

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

Snuggle

Snuggle verb - To sit or recline comfortably or cozily.

Bear hug and snuggle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bear hug" instead a verb "Snuggle".

Nearby Word: snuggling
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