HUGGED is an action that involves physical contact between two or more people. It can be expressed in different ways, such as HELD, CLASPED, CUDDLED, and EMBRACED. HELD is a four-letter word meaning to firmly grasp or support someone or something. CLASPED is a seven-letter word meaning to hold tightly in one's arms or hands. CUDDLED is also a seven-letter word meaning to hold or embrace tenderly and lovingly. Lastly, EMBRACED is an eight-letter word meaning to hug or hold someone close in one's arms.