Nuzzle

Pronunciation: /ˈnʌzəl/

Nuzzle (verb)

  1. to gently rub your nose or face against someone or something to show affection.
  2. to move close to someone or something in a warm, loving way.

Examples

  • The cat nuzzled against my hand.
  • She nuzzled her face into the soft pillow.

Common collocations: nuzzle against, nuzzle into, nuzzle up to, nuzzle together

Synonyms of Nuzzle

Neutral

Antonyms of Nuzzle

  • when describing forceful or rough actions