caress

Noun
  1. A gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it) (synset 100145598)
    "he showered her with caresses"; "soft music was a fond caress"; "the caresses of the breeze played over his face"
    is a type of: stroke, stroking - a light touch with the hands
Verb
  1. Touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner (synset 201228779)
    "He caressed her face"; "They fondled in the back seat of the taxi"
    is a type of: stroke - touch lightly and repeatedly, as with brushing motions
    subtypes:
    • paw - touch clumsily
    • grope - fondle for sexual pleasure
    • dandle - pet
    • pet - stroke or caress in an erotic manner, as during lovemaking
    • chuck, pat - pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
    • nose, nuzzle - rub noses
    • pet - stroke or caress gently
    • tickle - touch or stroke lightly
    same as: fondle

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