Cuddle and Cradle

Cuddle

Cuddle verb - To lie close.

Cradle and cuddle are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Cradle" instead a verb "Cuddle".

Nearby Words: cuddly, cuddling, cuddled

Cradle

Cradle verb - Hold or place in or as if in a cradle.

Cuddle and cradle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cuddle" instead a verb "Cradle".

Nearby Words: cradled, cradling

Common collocations

baby cuddle baby cradle baby
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