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caress

/k/@/'r/E/s/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it)

    noun.act

    Examples
    He showered her with caresses.
    Soft music was a fond caress.
    The caresses of the breeze played over his face.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. An act of endearment; any act or expression of affection; an embracing, or touching, with tenderness.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

verb

  1. touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner

    verb.contact

    Examples
    He caressed her face.
    Synonyms fondle

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. To treat with tokens of fondness, affection, or kindness; to touch or speak to in a loving or endearing manner; to fondle.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

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