bear hug (Meaning)
bear hug (n)
a wrestling hold with arms locked tightly around the opponent
a takeover bid so attractive that the directors of the target company must approve it or risk shareholder protest
bear hug
to embrace in a bear hug, a rough tight embrace, a rough tight hug
Synonyms & Antonyms of bear hug
bear hug Sentence Examples
- Sarah ran to her father, enveloping him in a warm bear hug.
- The grizzly bear charged, its powerful claws extending towards its prey for a deadly bear hug.
- Emily's newfound friend greeted her with an unexpected bear hug, leaving her breathless and a little flustered.
- The coach gave his team a collective bear hug, celebrating their hard-fought victory.
- The elderly couple lovingly embraced in a long, comforting bear hug.
- The child clung to his mother's leg, seeking solace in her secure bear hug.
- The two friends separated after a weekend of bonding, with a final bear hug to seal their cherished time together.
- The soldier returned home to his family, greeted with a joyful bear hug that alleviated his weariness.
- The bear hug of a childhood friend reminded me of the unyielding support that had always been there.
- The gentle bear hug of the therapist provided a sense of safety and acceptance that had eluded me for so long.
FAQs About the word bear hug
a wrestling hold with arms locked tightly around the opponent, a takeover bid so attractive that the directors of the target company must approve it or risk sha
hug, clasp, cling, grasp, grab, wrap, enfold, embrace,cradle, enclasp
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Sarah ran to her father, enveloping him in a warm bear hug.
The grizzly bear charged, its powerful claws extending towards its prey for a deadly bear hug.
Emily's newfound friend greeted her with an unexpected bear hug, leaving her breathless and a little flustered.
The coach gave his team a collective bear hug, celebrating their hard-fought victory.
