23 Synonyms & Antonyms For CUDDLE

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Definitions cuddle [kuhd-l] / ˈkʌd l / VERB hold fondly, closely Synonyms STRONGEST caress clasp curl up snuggle STRONG bundle burrow cosset dandle embrace enfold fondle huddle hug kiss love nestle nuzzle pet snug touch Antonyms STRONG let go release WEAK push away

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There were fourteen eggs cuddled in the soft grass and leaves.

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Bo leaned in for one last cuddle, and I wrapped my arms round him and gave him a kiss on his head.

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They yawned and cuddled against each other or wrapped themselves in leaves, feathers, and bits of wool.

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The part of me that knew how good it would feel to be held and cuddled was yearning.

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“He would sleep in a pile with all his brothers and sisters, all cuddled up.”

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Words related to cuddle are not direct synonyms, but are associated with the word cuddle. Browse related words to learn more about word associations.

babied baby caresses caresses caress caress caressed clinch cosset cosseted embracement embraces embrace fondle hug hugged huddle love loves nestled nestle overindulge pet pets petted squeeze

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