Holding onto
Synonyms for holding onto
verb hold close, cling to
welcome
love
enfold
seize
press
lock
clinch
envelop
nestle
cuddle
embrace
cradle
cherish
grasp
retain
nurse
squeeze
receive
clasp
bear hug
be near to
enbosom
fold in arms
follow closely
hold onto
keep close
lie close
stay near
take in one’s arms
Antonyms for holding onto
reject
release
donate
turn away
let go
give
offer
free
push away
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