Center of emotions Crossword Clue

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Center of emotions Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a close affectionate and protective acceptance
2. the locus of feelings and intuitions
(verb)
1. hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
2. hide in one’s bosom

Hint 2: Clue Definition

CENTER (noun)
1. a building dedicated to a particular activity
2. the object upon which interest and attention focuses
CENTER (verb)
1. direct one’s attention on something
2. move into the center
CENTER (adjective)
1. equally distant from the extremes
2. of or belonging to neither the right nor the left politically or intellectually

Hint 3: Anagram

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