Hug and Smooch

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Hug verb - To express to (someone) admiration for his or her success or good fortune.

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Smooch and hug are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Smooch" instead a verb "Hug".

Nearby Word: hugged

Smooch verb - To touch one another with the lips as a sign of love.

Usage example: a couple smooching in a dark corner

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Hug and smooch are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hug" instead the word "Smooch" as a verb or a noun.

The first full preview for Season 2 shows a scene that has Marco, possibly to mess what looks to be a school counselor, declare that he and Star have become "smooch buddies -- on the lips." Star and Marco hug at a rate of almost once per 11-minute short in Season 2.

Source: Western Animation / Star vs. the Forces of Evil
Nick can't smooch with a woman without the risk of it turning into a Deadly Hug.

Source: Series / Forever Knight
Once Cory gets over his concern of the two getting their picture in the paper, he gives them their blessing but suggests that they wait until after (Minkus divorce) is over. Smooch of Victory: Well Hug of Victory anyway.

Source: Fanfic / The Minkiad

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