All caress synonyms
ca·ress
C c verb caress
- fondle — to handle or touch lovingly, affectionately, or tenderly; caress: to fondle a precious object; to fondle a child.
- nuzzle — to burrow or root with the nose, snout, etc., as an animal does: a rabbit nuzzling into the snow.
- pat — to strike lightly or gently with something flat, as with a paddle or the palm of the hand, usually in order to flatten, smooth, or shape: to pat dough into flat pastry forms.
- rub — to subject the surface of (a thing or person) to pressure and friction, as in cleaning, smoothing, polishing, coating, massaging, or soothing: to rub a table top with wax polish; to rub the entire back area.
- clutch — If you clutch at something or clutch something, you hold it tightly, usually because you are afraid or anxious.
- graze — to touch or rub something lightly, or so as to produce slight abrasion, in passing: to graze against a rough wall.
- cuddle — If you cuddle someone, you put your arms round them and hold them close as a way of showing your affection.
- kiss — to touch or press with the lips slightly pursed, and then often to part them and to emit a smacking sound, in an expression of affection, love, greeting, reverence, etc.: He kissed his son on the cheek.
- massage — the act or art of treating the body by rubbing, kneading, patting, or the like, to stimulate circulation, increase suppleness, relieve tension, etc.
- toy — an object, often a small representation of something familiar, as an animal or person, for children or others to play with; plaything.
- handle — a part of a thing made specifically to be grasped or held by the hand.
- neck — the part of the body of an animal or human being that connects the head and the trunk.
- mug — a drinking cup, usually cylindrical in shape, having a handle, and often of a heavy substance, as earthenware.
- pet — a fit of peevishness, sulking, or bad mood.
- buss — A buss is a kiss.
- clinch — If you clinch something you are trying to achieve, such as a business deal or victory in a contest, you succeed in obtaining it.
- cosset — If someone is cosseted, everything possible is done for them and they are protected from anything unpleasant.
- dandle — to move (a young child, etc) up and down (on the knee or in the arms)
- feel — to perceive or examine by touch.
- stroke — a short oblique stroke (/) between two words indicating that whichever is appropriate may be chosen to complete the sense of the text in which they occur: The defendant and his/her attorney must appear in court.
- hug — to clasp tightly in the arms, especially with affection; embrace.
- brush — A brush is an object which has a large number of bristles or hairs fixed to it. You use brushes for painting, for cleaning things, and for tidying your hair.
- coddle — To coddle someone means to treat them too kindly or protect them too much.
- squeeze — to press forcibly together; compress.
- nestle — to lie close and snug, like a bird in a nest; snuggle or cuddle.
- make love — a profoundly tender, passionate affection for another person.
- play around — a dramatic composition or piece; drama.
noun caress
- touch — to put the hand, finger, etc., on or into contact with (something) to feel it: He touched the iron cautiously.
- fondling — to handle or touch lovingly, affectionately, or tenderly; caress: to fondle a precious object; to fondle a child.
- snuggle — to lie or press closely, as for comfort or from affection; nestle; cuddle.