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EMBRACEMENT
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
The act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
Synonyms:
embrace; embracement; embracing
Classified under:
Nouns denoting acts or actions
Hypernyms ("embracement" is a kind of...):
clasp; clench; clutch; clutches; grasp; grip; hold (the act of grasping)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "embracement"):
cuddle; nestle; snuggle (a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace)
clinch; hug; squeeze (a tight or amorous embrace)
Derivation:
embrace (hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness)
