A1 — Beginnerverb
abbracciare
to hug / to embrace
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
stringeretenere strettoaccarezzareavvicinarsiconsolare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
respingereallontanarerifiutareignorareevitare
Usage note
'Abbracciare' is to hug/embrace. 'Stringere' is to hold tight. 'Un abbraccio' (a hug) is used as a warm letter/message closing. 'Accarezzare' is to caress.
Example
"Lo abbracciò forte quando lo vide dopo mesi."
"She hugged him tight when she saw him after months."
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