MASSAGE Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

massage

verb

Definition of massage

as in to flatter

to praise too much a candidate who knows that you have to massage the voters if you want to get elected

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Recent Examples of massage Use your fingertips to gently massage the cleanser into your skin. — Sherri Gordon, HEALTH, 3 Aug. 2026 Nike is back adding tech to your footwear with its new massaging slide. — New Atlas, 31 July 2026 The peaceful massaging relaxation of these luxurious tubs can be a dream for many. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 July 2026 Combined with massaging seats, powerful climate control and extensive sound insulation, the technology turns an unpleasant commute into something approaching a sensory deprivation chamber. — Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for massage

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Verb

Afterwards, as Cheogyal puts it, the spiritual leader stroked his head with compassion.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
Leaders do not have the luxury of sitting in the corner contemplating their feelings or hoping someone will stroke their egos.

— Chris Adams, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of stroke

Verb

While many viewers praise the former child star as the beating heart of the series, her newfound success comes with heightened tabloid scrutiny, thecoverage wading into everything from her looks to her love life.

— Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Mourinho stressed that actions speak louder than words, praising his squad's growing unity and dedication.

— Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of praise

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An emotional moment was then shown between the three of them, as well as players coming up to congratulate him afterwards.

— Hunter DeLauder, AJC.com, 18 Aug. 2026
But instead of congratulating their long-time colleague, her co-workers, under the orders of their department head, urged her to think again.

— Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of congratulate

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Wind would blow the trees against the windows and the humidifier would puff and David would deteriorate in his little slice of existence, running out the clock there on the very edge of other people’s real lives.

— Emma Cline, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2026
The Emanuels created the second dress just in case something happened to Diana’s primary dress, which came complete with a 25-foot train, 10,000 pearls, antique lace, puff sleeves, and a ruffled V-neck.

— Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of puff

Verb

As the lots rolled by, Mosoff watched quietly, still fortified by the exclusive tasting laid on to butter up bidders prior to the action.

— Charlie Campbell, Time, 25 May 2026
Ben spends the afternoon buttering up Ellie and praising her cake-icing skills, and even gives her the task of decorating the wedding cake.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2026

Definition of butter up

Verb

Politicians in both parties are distancing themselves from an increasingly unpopular building boom faster than a sycophantic chatbot can flatter its user.

— Editorial Board, Washington Post, 20 Aug. 2026
Multiple reviewers have called out the backside-flattering fit and stretchy material that resists getting baggy after a full day of wear.

— Annie Blackman, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of flatter

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