Synonyms of cling

Noun

1. cling, clingstone, edible fruit

usage: fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit

Verb

1. cling, cleave, adhere, stick, cohere, touch, adjoin, meet, contact

usage: come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation; "The dress clings to her body"; "The label stuck to the box"; "The sushi rice grains cohere"

2. cling

usage: to remain emotionally or intellectually attached; "He clings to the idea that she might still love him."

3. cling, hang, grasp, hold on

usage: hold on tightly or tenaciously; "hang on to your father's hands"; "The child clung to his mother's apron"

Definition and meaning of cling (Dictionary)