Holding and Hugging

Holding

Holding noun - A decision made by a court or tribunal regarding a case it has heard.

Hugging and holding are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Hugging" instead an adjective "Holding".

Nearby Words: hold, holder, holdout, holdback

Hugging

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

Holding and hugging are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Holding" instead an adjective "Hugging".

Nearby Word: hugged
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