hugs

noun verb

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: hugs (1)
English Definition

Acts of holding someone tightly in one's arms.

Example Sentence

They gave each other warm hugs before parting.

US IPA /hʌɡz/
UK IPA /hʌɡz/

Synonyms

embraces clasps squeezes

Antonyms

rejections pushes