Cuddle:
Cuddle is to hold each other close to show affection, closeness, love and comfort.
Hug:
Hug is to hold someone close to the arms to show the value, love or like. It indicates support and consolation when the words are insufficient.
Differences:
| Basis | Cuddle | Hug |
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| Definition (www.oxforddictionaries.com) | Hold close in one’s arms as a way of showing love or affection | Squeeze (someone) tightly in one’s arms, typically to express affection |
| Synonyms | Embrace, touch, clasp, enfold, burrow | Clinch, hold, clutch, grasp, snuggle, grip |
| Antonyms | Adjourn, boggle, cowardice, contract, blanch | Release, unfasten, unlock, push away, banish |
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| Word origin | The word cuddle was originated from early 16th century (rare before the 18th century): of unknown origin. | The word hug was originated from Mid-16th century: probably of Scandinavian origin and related to Norwegian hugga ‘comfort, console’. |
| Acceptance | Cuddling is looked down upon as a “public display of affection” in even the most modern cultures. | Hugging is usually accepted in almost all cultures publicly. |
| Done | Cuddling is done more while sitting or lying down. | Hugging is done standing |
| Expresses | Cuddling is always romantic except between parent and child). | Hugging can be an expression of joy or happiness |
| Mutual | A cuddle can be mutual, or one person gives it while other receives it. | A hug is mutual. |
| Embrace | Long embrace | Brief embrace |
| Between | It takes place mostly between romantic couple or a mother and a kid. | It takes place between people of all age groups. |
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