Hug and Stroke

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Hug

Hug verb - To put one's arms around and press tightly.

Usage example: Grandma hugged the grandchildren good-bye

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Stroke and hug are semantically related. in touch topic. In some cases you can use "Stroke" instead the word "Hug" as a verb or a noun, when it comes to topics like embrace.

Nearby Word: hugged

Stroke

Stroke verb - To touch or handle in a tender or loving manner.

Usage example: the young mother gently stroked the sleeping child's brow and then leaned over and kissed him

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Synonyms for Stroke

Antonyms for Stroke

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

Nearby Words: stroked, stroking

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How words are described

long	long hug	long stroke
single	single hug	single stroke
powerful	powerful hug	powerful stroke
real	real hug	real stroke
Other adjectives: massive, great, quick, final, last, sudden, biggest.

Common collocations

wall	hug wall	stroke wall
hands	hug hands	stroke hands
cobra	hug cobra	stroke cobra

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