Crush
Crush verb - To cause to become a pulpy mass.
Hold close and crush are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Hold close" instead a verb "Crush".
Hold close
Hold close verb - Hold firmly, usually with one's hands.
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Synonyms for Hold close
Crush and hold close are semantically related. You can use "Crush" instead a verb phrase "Hold close".
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