2
courtesy(courtesy, endearment)
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cover(verb, touch, physical, embrace, surround)
2
crash(noun, communication, feeling, touch, hit)
2
crowd(noun, verb, move, hold, break)
2
cuddling(noun, communication, feeling, touch, hit)
2
edge(verb, touch, physical, border)
2
embracement(noun, embrace)
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embracing
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encircle(verb, hold, close, press, secure)
2
encirclement(noun, hold)
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enfoldment(noun, embrace, embracement)
2
entertain(verb, meet, love, honor, encourage)
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fancy(verb, love, honor, encourage, prize)
2
feel up(verb, expression, hold, touch, physical)
2
follow closely(verb, expression, squeeze, embrace, enfold)
2
foster(verb, love, honor, encourage, prize)
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graze(noun, verb, communication, feeling, touch)
2
greet(verb, meet, accept, receive, greet)
2
grope(noun, verb, communication, feeling, love)
2
grow together(verb, phrasal verb, coherence)
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