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ca·ress
 caress
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- pronunciation:
- k
res
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a soft or gentle touching, often to express affection or love.
- synonyms:
- embrace, hug, stroke, touch
- similar words:
- cuddle, fondling, kiss, massage, pat, rub
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| related words: |
chuck, embrace, feel, tickle, touch |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
caresses, caressing, caressed |
| definition 1: |
to touch or stroke gently, as with affection or love.
- synonyms:
- cuddle, embrace, fondle, hug, pet, stroke
- similar words:
- feel up, nestle, nuzzle, pat, snuggle, touch
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| definition 2: |
to touch as though with affection.
The water in the lake is so soft it caresses you.- synonyms:
- embrace, massage
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| related words: |
chuck, embrace, kiss, lick, nestle, pet, rub, stroke, tickle |
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| derivations: |
caressingly (adv.), caresser (n.) |
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