Cuddle and Hold

Cuddle

Cuddle verb - To lie close.

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Hold and cuddle are semantically related in embrace topic. In some cases you can use "Hold" instead the word "Cuddle" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: cuddly, cuddling, cuddled

Hold verb - To have or keep in one's hands.

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Cuddle and hold are semantically related in embrace topic. Sometimes you can use "Cuddle" instead the word "Hold" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: holding, holder, holdback

good	good cuddle	good hold
deadly	deadly cuddle	deadly hold

baby	cuddle baby	hold baby
people	cuddle people	hold people

She would always hold or cuddle a child to emphasise how sweet and nice she was.

Source: Nice Guy / Live-Action TV
Plue seems to entirely exist for her to hold and cuddle.

Source: Mundane Utility / Anime and Manga
Many other animal species are known to cuddle, hold, nuzzle or hug each other.

Source: Cuddle Bug

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