Cuddle vs. Hug

Cuddlenoun

A snuggle; an affectionate embrace, often given to family members and close friends.

Cuddleverb

(intransitive) To embrace affectionately, lie together snugly.

Cuddleverb

(transitive) To cradle in one's arms so as to give comfort, warmth.

Cuddleverb

To lie close or snug; to crouch; to nestle.

Cuddleverb

To lie close or snug; to crouch; to nestle.

Cuddleverb

To embrace closely; to fondle.

Cuddlenoun

A close embrace.

Cuddlenoun

a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace

Cuddleverb

move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position;

Cuddleverb

hold (a person or thing) close, as for affection, comfort, or warmth;

Hugnoun

An affectionate close embrace.

Hugnoun

A particular grip in wrestling.

Hugverb

To crouch; huddle as with cold.

Hugverb

(intransitive) To cling closely together.

Hugverb

(transitive) To embrace by holding closely, especially in the arms.

Hugverb

(transitive) To stay close to (the shore etc.)

Hugverb

To hold fast; to cling to; to cherish.

Hugverb

To cower; to crouch; to curl up.

Hugverb

To crowd together; to cuddle.

Hugverb

To press closely within the arms; to clasp to the bosom; to embrace.

Hugverb

To hold fast; to cling to; to cherish.

Hugverb

To keep close to; as, to hug the land; to hug the wind.

Hugnoun

A close embrace or clasping with the arms, as in affection or in wrestling.

Hugnoun

a tight or amorous embrace;

Hugverb

hug, usually with fondness;

Hugverb

fit closely or tightly;

Hugverb

squeeze (someone) tightly in one's arms, typically to express affection

Hugverb

hold (something) closely or tightly round or against part of one's body

Hugverb

fit tightly round

Hugverb

keep close to

Hugverb

congratulate or be pleased with oneself

Hugverb

cherish or cling to (something such as a belief)

Hugnoun

an act of holding someone tightly in one's arms, typically to express affection

Hugnoun

a squeezing grip in wrestling.

Hug

A hug is a form of endearment, universal in human communities, in which two or more people put their arms around the neck, back, or waist of one another and hold each other closely. If more than two people are involved, it may be referred to as a group hug.