hug | Definition of hug

Synonyms and Antonyms of hug

1 to express to (someone) admiration for his or her success or good fortune

she hugged herself for having made a killing on the investment

Synonyms of hug

compliment, congratulate, felicitate

Words Related to hug

applaud, cheer, commend, hail, salute

extol (also extoll), glorify, laud, praise

Near Antonyms of hug

bad-mouth, belittle, cry down, decry, deprecate, depreciate, diminish, discount, disparage, minimize, put down, write off

jeer, mock, ridicule, taunt, tease

2 to put one's arms around and press tightly

Grandma hugged the grandchildren good-bye

Synonyms of hug

bear-hug, clasp, crush, embrace, enclasp, enfold, grasp, strain

Words Related to hug

clamp, cling, cradle, grab, grip, hold

bosom, embosom, encircle, entwine, envelop, enwind

fold, lock, twine, wrap

cuddle, fondle, nestle, nuzzle, pat, pet, snuggle, stroke