Synonyms of touches

touches 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of touch

1

as in feels

to come into bodily contact with (something) so as to perceive a slight pressure on the skin

be careful not to touch this pan—it's still hot

Synonyms & Similar Words

• feels
• caresses
• embraces
• grasps
• kisses
• hugs
• rubs
• grips
• holds
• fingers
• strokes
• lips
• brushes
• nudges
• taps
• fondles
• nuzzles
• hits
• pats
• clasps
• knocks
• paws
• clenches
• grazes
• noses
• tips
• palpates
• shaves
• clutches
• palms
• flicks
• handles
• claps
• skims
• dabs
• clings (to)
• whacks
• pounds
• tags
• raps
• chucks
• palps

2

as in affects

to act upon (a person or a person's feelings) so as to cause a response

your speech on the true meaning of patriotism touched me deeply

Synonyms & Similar Words

• affects
• influences
• impresses
• impacts
• strikes
• reaches
• inspires
• sways
• moves
• tells (on)
• interests
• involves
• bothers
• gets to
• penetrates
• attracts
• concerns
• dazzles
• fascinates
• disturbs
• stirs
• worries
• troubles
• plagues
• engages
• colors
• transports
• entrances
• carries away
• pierces
• tries
• afflicts
• enchants
• biases
• enraptures
• stresses
• upsets
• ravishes
• enthralls
• captivates
• smites
• distresses
• perturbs
• harasses
• charms
• wrings
• disquiets
• agitates
• flusters
• bewitches
• pesters
• discomposes
• harries
• allures
• discomforts
• strains

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• bores
• palls
• tires
• wearies
• jades
• underwhelms

3

as in taints

to affect slightly with something morally bad or undesirable

unfortunately, his insufferable arrogance tends to touch even the good deeds that he does

Synonyms & Similar Words

• taints
• spoils
• mars
• poisons
• stains
• darkens
• tarnishes
• vitiates
• distorts
• lowers
• smears
• degrades
• blackens
• discredits
• corrupts
• blurs
• pollutes
• discolors
• blemishes
• dirties
• smudges
• sullies
• sinks
• soils
• shames
• debases
• twists
• tars
• subverts
• clouds
• disgraces
• dishonors
• demeans
• colors
• besmirches
• besmears
• cheapens
• perverts
• smirches
• smuts
• fouls
• demoralizes
• debauches
• bastardizes
• abases
• begrimes
• depraves

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• purifies
• cleanses
• elevates
• magnifies
• uplifts
• ennobles
• glorifies
• enshrines
• dignifies
• hallows

4

as in joins

to be adjacent to

our property touches theirs right where that big elm tree is

Synonyms & Similar Words

• joins
• adjoins
• surrounds
• flanks
• neighbors
• abuts
• lines
• borders (on)
• marches (with)
• skirts
• meets
• fringes
• butts (on or against)
• attaches (to)
• connects (with)
• verges (on)
• encircles
• embraces
• encloses
• contacts
• communicates (with)
• bounds
• fences
• margins
• links (with)
• converges
• rims

5

as in concerns

to be the business or affair of

I don't think this decision touches you, so butt out

Synonyms & Similar Words

• affects
• concerns
• involves
• relates (to)
• applies (to)
• bears (on)
• refers (to)
• pertains (to)
• implicates
• appertains (to)
• ensnares
• embroils
• entangles

touches

2 of 2

noun

plural of touch

1

as in splashes

a very small amount

added just a touch of parsley to the dish

Synonyms & Similar Words

• splashes
• glimmers
• hints
• sprinklings
• specks
• little
• licks
• bits
• traces
• sparks
• dabs
• smacks
• particles
• bites
• shadows
• shades
• drops
• flecks
• nips
• pinches
• rays
• smells
• shreds
• spatters
• streaks
• handfuls
• crumbs
• slivers
• ounces
• spots
• snaps
• soupçons
• dashes
• driblets
• strains
• peanuts
• scruples
• drams
• mites
• suspicions
• parts
• aces
• skoshes
• smidgens
• drops in the bucket
• scintillas
• molecules
• dots
• tastes
• nibbles
• patches
• grains
• portions
• syllables
• sections
• jots
• doses
• atoms
• fragments
• motes
• scraps
• vestiges
• granules
• semblances
• minims
• whits
• smatterings
• modicums
• morsels
• shivers
• chips
• flyspecks
• minima
• splinters
• scatterings
• nubbins
• flakes
• iotas
• shards
• hoots
• tittles
• clippings
• smatters
• shavings
• parings
• tatters
• shots
• smithereens

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loads
• masses
• deals
• quantities
• piles
• lots
• mountains
• bundles
• buckets
• stacks
• pecks
• barrels
• heaps
• messes
• bushels
• gobs
• reams
• abundances
• volumes
• rafts
• fistfuls
• oodles
• wads
• wealths
• lashings
• scads
• boatloads
• much
• potfuls
• overflows
• profusions
• plenties
• passels
• excesses
• surpluses
• embarrassments
• superfluities
• slabs
• chunks
• lumps
• bonanzas
• overages
• overmuch
• hunks
• overkills
• oversupplies
• surfeits
• superabundances
• overabundances

2

as in features

something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind

each designer has his or her own personal touches

Synonyms & Similar Words

• features
• characteristics
• qualities
• attributes
• traits
• attributions
• criteria
• marks
• properties
• hallmarks
• markers
• fingerprints
• notes
• specifics
• points
• peculiarities
• stamps
• diagnostics
• characters
• affections
• symbols
• signs
• indications
• particularities
• emblems
• differentiae
• graces
• virtues
• charms
• badges
• merits
• tokens
• idiosyncrasies
• eccentricities
• quirks
• oddities
• singularities
• excellences
• individualities

3

as in hints

an almost imperceptible sign of something

a touch of irritation tinged his voice as the candidate fielded yet another question about his personal finances

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hints
• glimmers
• flickers
• suggestions
• traces
• breaths
• whiffs
• signs
• scents
• tangs
• winds
• intimations
• indications
• evidences
• inklings
• marks

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• saturations
• permeations
• pervasions

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of touches

Verb

The storyline parallels government cover-up narratives from the past (Pentagon Papers/Watergate) and today (Epstein Files), and touches on our current dehumanizing immigration policies. —Randy Myers, Mercury News, 9 June 2026

The research touches on the term benchmaxing, which is the practice of inflating AI benchmark scores not through better models, but through better server configurations. —Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 June 2026

Best viewing occurs right as the earliest hint of dawn touches the night sky. —Jules-Pierre Malartre, Space.com, 8 June 2026

This study touches a pivotal moment in human history, if not the dawn of civilization, technology. —Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 6 June 2026

In dry climates, where rainfall is limited but dew may be common, an extensive network of shallow roots may be better equipped to maximize absorption of any moisture that touches the soil. —Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 4 June 2026

The show touches on a number of contemporary social issues, like doping scandals and gay athletes in professional sports. —Roberto Prieto, Variety, 4 June 2026

And everybody just touches the surface. —Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026

That’s understandable, given that its business touches both operational infrastructure and enterprise software. —Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 3 June 2026

Noun

While some inns might feel stuffy, this one strikes a more approachable balance, with thoughtful touches like free parking, complimentary popcorn in the rooms, and welcome drinks. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026

The four-wheeler is also replete with sentimental touches. —Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 June 2026

Our mood board is full of natural and whimsical touches, such as old wine bottles and tomato sauce tins repurposed as decor, offering a subtle Italian feel. —Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026

The ageless movie star grounded her look with black leather touches, so follow suit with this rich-looking shoulder bag and these strikingly similar kitten heel flip-flops. —Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 6 June 2026

Obama’s personal touches The museum’s location is near where Barack Obama started his political career, taught law at the University of Chicago and where the family lived. —Sophia Tareen, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026

Whitfield's favorite part is adding personal touches, like a seasonal wreath on the door and colorful hanging planters. —Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 4 June 2026

Boutique accommodations such as The West Main and The Ell Hotel provide unique lodging experiences with personalized touches and Southern charm. —Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2026