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Hugging

of Hug

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Broader term 2

Arousal 76% connected

The act of arousing, or the state of being aroused.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Stimulation 76% connected

The act of stimulating, or the state of being stimulated.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Derivationally related 2

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

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

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

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Synonym 7

Caressing 92% connected

of Caress

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Cuddling 92% connected

of Cuddle

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Fondling 92% connected

of Fondle

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Kissing 92% connected

of Kiss

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Necking 92% connected

of Neck

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Petting 92% connected

of Pet

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Snuggling 92% connected

of Snuggle

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.