Synonyms & related words for hug

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of hug — including embrace, bosom, squeeze, fondle, clinch, cherish. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to hug

Explore words related to hug — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include cuddle, kisses, embraceor, snuggle, smoodge, smooch, nuzzle, cuddly. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for hug

Common synonyms for hug include embrace, bosom, squeeze, fondle, clinch, cherish — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.