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

Kikuko cried out as her father’s hand slowly caressed her chest. — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

Slater caressed Miller’s stomach before Tao ran over to touch his mom’s bump with his hands covered in sand. — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026

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