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caress

/kə'rɛs/

Synonyms of caress Antonyms of caress Examples of caress Usage of caress Parts of caress Definition that contains caress Words sounding like caress Explanation of caress

verb
touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner
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"He caressed her face"

Similar:

fondle

type of:
stroke
noun
a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it)
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"he showered her with caresses" "soft music was a fond caress" "the caresses of the breeze played over his face"

type of:
stroking stroke

Definition that contains caress

kiss the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
pet stroke or caress gently
pet stroke or caress in an erotic manner, as during lovemaking
coax influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
petter a lover who gently fondles and caresses the loved one
cajole influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
inveigle influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
osculation the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
palaver influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
buss the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)