caress

Speech parts

1. caress - Noun

2. caress - Verb

Meaning

An act of endearment; any act or expression of affection; an embracing, or touching, with tenderness.

To treat with tokens of fondness, affection, or kindness; to touch or speak to in a loving or endearing manner; to fondle.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

fondle embrace pet pat stroke cuddle touch kiss rub hug woo snuggle nuzzle coddle buss
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Antonyms

bloom make power release bang hit
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Hypernyms

stroke stroking

Hyponyms

chuck pat paw stroke nose pet

Phrases with the word

caress amorously chest caress

Derivatives

caressed caressing

Anagrams

scares

Examples

The only man I knew who could make a curse sound like a caress. Michael Foot

Caress the detail, the divine detail. Vladimir Nabokov

Immodest creature, you do not want a woman who will accept your faults, you want the one who pretends you are faultless – one who will caress the hand that strikes her and kiss the lips that lie to her. George Sand

Better a friend's bite than an enemy's caress. Danish Proverb

Better a bite from a friend than a caress from an enemy. Danish Proverb

When the word is in the mouth you must caress the sheath. Danish Proverb

Close letter words and terms

carer caresite caresome caress amorously caressable caresser