Free and Hugging

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Free verb - To set free (as from slavery or confinement).

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Hugging is an antonym for free.

Nearby Words: freely, freed

Hugging noun - Affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs).

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Free is an antonym for hugging in cling to topic.

Nearby Word: hugged

Hope Spot: Magaleta is free from the power of Eternity, they're both finally reunited and hugging, they go to finally leave... but Senia is still cursed, which was the whole reason for Magaleta seeking Eternity in the first place.

Source: Video Game / Eternal Senia
However, due to No Hugging, No Kissing almost none of the couples are resolved at the end, giving shippers free reign to do as they choose (not that being an Official Couple would stop or even slow them).

Source: Anime / Mobile Suit Gundam Wing

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