Synonyms of hugged

hugged

verb

past tense of hug

1

as in congratulated

to express to (someone) admiration for his or her success or good fortune

she hugged herself for having made a killing on the investment

Synonyms & Similar Words

• congratulated
• complimented
• cheered
• saluted
• applauded
• praised
• commended
• felicitated
• hailed
• extolled
• lauded
• glorified

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• minimized
• diminished
• discounted
• disparaged
• decried
• belittled
• depreciated
• teased
• taunted
• jeered
• ridiculed
• mocked
• wrote off
• deprecated
• bad-mouthed
• put down
• cried down

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• minimized
• diminished
• discounted
• disparaged
• decried
• belittled
• depreciated
• teased
• taunted
• jeered
• ridiculed
• mocked
• wrote off
• deprecated
• bad-mouthed
• put down
• cried down

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2

as in clasped

to put one's arms around and press tightly

Grandma hugged the grandchildren good-bye

Synonyms & Similar Words

• clasped
• clung
• cradled
• embraced
• grabbed
• bear-hugged
• wrapped
• enfolded
• snuggled
• grasped
• patted
• held
• crushed
• cuddled
• enclasped
• encircled
• strained
• clamped
• nuzzled
• gripped
• petted
• folded
• stroked
• enveloped
• fondled
• locked
• entwined
• bosomed
• embosomed
• nestled
• twined
• enwound