Synonyms of caress

caress

verb

kə-ˈres 

as in to pat

to touch or handle in a tender or loving manner

gently caressed her hair

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pat
• stroke
• fondle
• hug
• love
• pet
• gentle
• cradle
• nuzzle
• cuddle
• snuggle
• neck
• paw
• nestle
• spoon
• enfold
• knead
• feel up
• massage
• canoodle
• pamper
• nose
• baby
• dandle
• embrace
• bill
• coddle
• indulge
• spoil
• bounce
• mollycoddle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of caress

Pulling out the rocket launcher Mac had bought him on the dark web, Dennis was genuinely overcome, caressing his bucket-list war weapon in stunned gratitude, while Mac beamed in what, on any other show, would be heartwarming friendship. — Dennis Perkins, Entertainment Weekly, 28 July 2026

After examining her injury, Brito began to caress and massage Patient 1’s foot under the guise of providing care. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 28 June 2026

Richer, more concentrated Prosecco with delectable flavors of nectarine tart and apricot preserves with intense minerality and delicate bubbles that caress the palate. — Cathrine Todd, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

The Princess Diaries star smiles, caresses her belly, then ducks out of the frame. — Redazione People, Vanity Fair, 19 June 2026