What is the opposite of pushing away?

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Contexts ▼▲ Opposite of present participle for to embrace by holding closely (euphemistic) Opposite of present participle for to have physical or intimate relations with someone Opposite of present participle for to side with or support Opposite of present participle for cuddle Opposite of present participle for to touch or stroke lovingly Opposite of present participle for to pull toward without touching Opposite of present participle for to secure in place Opposite of present participle for to lie in a comfortable position … more ▼ ▲ Verb ▲ Opposite of present participle for to embrace by holding closely holding embracing hugging cradling clasping clutching cuddling enveloping squeezing enfolding folding grasping embosoming enclosing fondling wedging holding tight “He managed to push away his assailant before escaping.” Verb ▲ (euphemistic) Opposite of present participle for to have physical or intimate relations with someone loving bedding copulating humping banging bonking caressing fondling screwing shagging petting canoodling cosseting cuddling rooting touching necking effing making love sleeping with sleeping together doing it having intercourse having sex getting it on feeling up getting laid making out lying with taking into one's arms making love to “Our feelings have faded, we are further apart than ever and we avoid each other regularly.” Verb ▲ Opposite of present participle for to side with or support allying uniting associating affiliating leaguing collaborating confederating joining linking siding bonding connecting cooperating mixing pooling unifying clubbing cohering federating aligning synthesisingUK synthesizingUS joining up banding together aligning oneself joining forces teaming up going into league going into partnership forming an alliance making common cause “It is a good idea to alienate yourself from bad press and online trolls.” Verb ▲ Opposite of present participle for cuddle spooning embracing clasping enfolding cuddling clutching squeezing grasping enclasping crushing enveloping cradling straining embosoming clinging pressing gripping snuggling locking seizing accolling colling canoodling clinching holding tight taking in arms clinging to holding onto hugging nuzzling folding in arms holding on to holding close keeping close Verb ▲ Opposite of present participle for to touch or stroke lovingly fondling caressing petting stroking touching feeling groping cosseting dandling grabbing massaging mauling molesting patting pawing fingering kneading nestling nuzzling rubbing squeezing tickling gentling necking feeling up touching gently touching up copping a feel of Verb ▲ Opposite of present participle for to pull toward without touching attracting drawing pulling magnetisingUK magnetizingUS “The strong force will repel protons from neutrons and vice versa.” Verb ▲ Opposite of present participle for to secure in place clinching fastening fixing securing bolting clamping riveting rivetting nailing pinioning grasping squeezing clasping clenching gripping holding pressing make fasting Verb ▲ Opposite of present participle for to lie in a comfortable position cuddling snuggling nestling nuzzling huddling snoozling burrowing snugging curling bundling curling up snugging down cozying up Find more words! 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