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Hugger

One who hugs or embraces.

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Actor 76% connected

One who acts, or takes part in any affair; a doer.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Doer 76% connected

One who does; one performs or executes; one who is wont and ready to act; an actor; an agent.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Worker 76% connected

One who, or that which, works; a laborer; a performer; as, a worker in brass.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Bosom 74% connected

The breast of a human being; the part, between the arms, to which anything is pressed when embraced by them.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Bosom 74% connected

The breast of a human being; the part, between the arms, to which anything is pressed when embraced by them.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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