English noun: embracement | |||
1. | embracement (act) the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection) | ||
Synonyms | embrace, embracing | ||
Broader (hypernym) | clasp, clench, clutch, clutches, grasp, grip, hold | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | clinch, cuddle, hug, nestle, snuggle, squeeze | ||