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ca·ress
 caress
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- pronunciation:
- k
res
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
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noun |
| definition: |
a soft or gentle touch that shows love or affection.
The little girl missed her father's caresses.- synonyms:
- embrace, hug, touch
- similar words:
- fondling, kiss, massage, pat, rub
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| related words: |
chuck, embrace, touch |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
caresses, caressing, caressed |
| definition: |
to touch or stroke gently with love or affection.
The father took the crying boy in his arms and caressed him.- synonyms:
- cuddle, embrace, fondle, hug, pet, stroke
- similar words:
- nestle, nuzzle, pat, snuggle, touch
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| related words: |
chuck, embrace, kiss, lick, nestle, rub, stroke, tickle |
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| derivations: |
caressingly (adv.), caresser (n.) |
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