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cradling

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present participle of cradle

Synonyms & Antonyms of cradling

1 as in holding, gripping

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for cradling

clamping,
clinging,
grabbing,
gripping,
holding

bear-hugging,
clasping,
crushing,
embracing,
enclasping,
enfolding,
grasping,
hugging,
straining

bosoming,
embosoming,
encircling,
entwining,
enveloping,
enwinding

folding,
locking,
twining,
wrapping

cuddling,
fondling,
nestling,
nuzzling,
patting,
petting,
snuggling,
stroking

2 as in watching, caring (for)

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for cradling

attending,
caring (for),
cultivating,
minding,
ministering (to),
nurturing,
watching

fathering,
mothering

disciplining,
educating,
instructing,
mentoring,
schooling,
teaching,
training,
tutoring

breeding,
bringing up,
fostering,
nourishing,
nursing,
raising,
rearing

edifying,
enlightening,
indoctrinating

feeding,
providing (for),
supplying

advancing,
forwarding,
furthering,
promoting

preparing

directing,
guiding,
leading,
shepherding,
showing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms for cradling

abusing,
ill-treating,
ill-using,
maltreating,
mishandling,
mistreating

ignoring,
neglecting

harming,
hurting,
injuring

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“Cradling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cradling. Accessed 18 May. 2022.

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