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nuzzle vs cling to

cling to vs nuzzle

nuzzle and cling to both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
nuzzle No No Yes No
cling to No No Yes No
As verbs, cling to is a hypernym of nuzzle; that is, cling to is a word with a broader meaning than nuzzle:
  • nuzzle: move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
  • cling to: hold firmly, usually with one's hands
Other hypernyms of nuzzle include clutch, hold close, hold tight.
nuzzle (verb) cling to (verb)
rub noses hold firmly, usually with one's hands
dig out with the snout
move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
Difference between nuzzle and cling to

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