Hug
Hug verb - To express to (someone) admiration for his or her success or good fortune.
Usage example: she hugged herself for having made a killing on the investment
Nearby Word: hugged
Mock
Mock verb - To copy or exaggerate (someone or something) in order to make fun of.
Common collocations
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