embracement

• Nom désignant l'action ou le fait de tenir quelqu'un fermement dans ses bras, généralement comme marque de salut, d'affection ou de réconfort.

A noun referring to the act of holding someone closely in one's arms, typically as a gesture of greeting, affection, or comfort.

1. Physical act of huggingB2formal

   The act of clasping another person in the arms, typically as a sign of affection, greeting, or comfort.

   Action d'étreindre

   • Their warm embracement marked the beginning of a long friendship.
   • He offered her a gentle embracement after she shared the sad news.
   • The welcome embracement of his family made him feel at home.

   Synonymesbear hugclaspcuddleembraceholdhugsqueeze

2. C1formal

   The willing acceptance or adoption of an idea, belief, or change.

   Acceptation, adoption

   • The company's embracement of new technology boosted its efficiency.
   • Her full embracement of the project's goals inspired the team.
   • Society's embracement of diversity has grown over the years.

   Synonymesacceptanceadoptionapprovalembraceendorsementespousalsupportwelcoming

   Antonymesdenialrefusalrejectionrepudiation