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caress

noun verb

A gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it)

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
C
Ends with
S
Contains
AR
Scrabble score
8
CEFR level
A2

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noun

  1. A gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it)

    “He showered her with caresses”

verb

  1. Touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner

    “He caressed her face”

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Example Sentences

He showered her with caresses
Soft music was a fond caress
The caresses of the breeze played over his face
He caressed her face
They fondled in the back seat of the taxi

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