Synonyms of cradling

cradling

verb

present participle of cradle

1

as in clinging

Synonyms & Similar Words

• clinging
• grabbing
• clasping
• hugging
• holding
• clamping
• gripping
• enfolding
• grasping
• embracing
• enveloping
• encircling
• bear-hugging
• crushing
• straining
• wrapping
• locking
• patting
• entwining
• folding
• nuzzling
• twining
• enclasping
• cuddling
• stroking
• fondling
• snuggling
• nestling
• petting
• bosoming
• enwinding
• embosoming

2

as in watching

Synonyms & Similar Words

• watching
• nurturing
• cultivating
• attending
• teaching
• instructing
• fostering
• ministering (to)
• disciplining
• educating
• fathering
• supplying
• feeding
• mothering
• caring (for)
• minding
• rearing
• raising
• training
• nourishing
• mentoring
• promoting
• nursing
• bringing up
• preparing
• providing (for)
• furthering
• guiding
• breeding
• tutoring
• advancing
• leading
• enlightening
• indoctrinating
• forwarding
• showing
• schooling
• edifying
• shepherding
• directing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignoring
• abusing
• mistreating
• neglecting
• mishandling
• maltreating
• injuring
• hurting
• ill-treating
• harming
• ill-using