Entry Word: fondle

Function: verb

Meaning: to touch or handle in a tender or loving manner <a cat who enjoys being fondled by his loving owners>

Synonyms caress, love, pat, pet, stroke

Related Words cuddle, nestle, nose, nuzzle, snuggle; cradle, embrace, enfold, hug; bounce, dandle; knead, massage; baby, coddle, indulge, mollycoddle, pamper, spoil