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caress

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of caress

to touch or handle in a tender or loving manner

gently caressed her hair

Synonyms of caress

fondle, gentle, love, pat, pet, stroke

Words Related to caress

bill, canoodle, cuddle, neck, nestle, nose, nuzzle, snuggle, spoon

cradle, embrace, enfold, hug

baby, coddle, indulge, mollycoddle, pamper, spoil

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