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caressed; caressing; caresses
Definition of caress
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 : to treat with tokens of fondness, affection, or kindness : cherish the regiment was fed and caressed at station after station— Stephen Crane
2a : to touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner
She caressed the baby's cheek.
b : to touch or affect as if with a caress
echoes that caress the ear
caress
nounDefinition of caress (Entry 2 of 2)
1 : an act or expression of kindness or affection : endearment when the gifts and caresses of mankind shall recompense the toils of study— Samuel Johnson
2a : a light stroking, rubbing, or patting
a gentle caress of her shoulder
b : kiss She gave him a parting caress.
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The first known use of caress was in 1598
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