Hold

Definitions

1. a maternal figure or other source of nurturing and sustenance for you
2. a yearning for physical intimacy (especially of a nonsexual nature)
3. a sense that you are being controlled or overpowered by someone or something (such as an authority figure, financial matters, or an issue at work)
4. the people you trust to support you and "hold you up" in difficult times

Synonyms

holding, holds, held

Related terms

hug, close, carry, cuddle, snug, secure, confine, trap, wait, delay, control, support, grip