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caress
noun
verb
A gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it)
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noun
A gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it)
“He showered her with caresses”
verb
Touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner
“He caressed her face”
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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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