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NUZZLING Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word nuzzling. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word nuzzling. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for NUZZLING

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caressing
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)

cuddling
verb, nounv, n
noun

• affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)

nestling
verb, nounv, n
noun

• young bird not yet fledged

• a young person of either sex

nipping
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• capable of wounding

• pleasantly cold and invigorating

snuggling
verb, nounv, n
noun

• affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)

burrowing
verbv
noun

• a hole made by an animal, usually for shelter

verb

• move through by or as by digging

cuddle
verbv
noun

• a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace

verb

• move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position

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

nest
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young

• a kind of gun emplacement

• a cosy or secluded retreat

• a gang of people (criminals or spies or terrorists) assembled in one locality

• furniture pieces made to fit close together

verb

• inhabit a nest, usually after building

• fit together or fit inside

• move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position

• gather nests

nestle
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace

verb

• move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position

• lie in a sheltered position

• position comfortably

nose
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

• a front that resembles a human nose (especially the front of an aircraft)

• the front or forward projection of a tool or weapon

• a small distance

• a symbol of inquisitiveness

• the sense of smell (especially in animals)

• a natural skill

• a projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged

verb

• search or inquire in a meddlesome way

• advance the forward part of with caution

• catch the scent of; get wind of

• push or move with the nose

• rub noses

• defeat by a narrow margin

snuggle
verbv
noun

• a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace

verb

• move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position

• position comfortably

draw close
verbv
verb

• move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position

• move towards

• pull towards oneself

Best Hypernyms For NUZZLING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for nuzzling, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
caress clutch excavate
Phrases (5)
cling todig uphold closehold tightturn up

Alternatives for CARESSING

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