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caress

/kəˈɹɛs/
noun
  1. An act of endearment; any act or expression of affection; an embracing, or touching, with tenderness.

  2. A gentle stroking or rubbing.

verb
  1. To touch or kiss lovingly; to fondle.

    "She loves being caressed by her boyfriend."

    Similar: hold, kiss, soothe, stroke

  2. To affect as if with a caress.

Synonymshold, kiss, soothe, stroke

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