caress

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/kəˈrɛs/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/kəˈrɛs/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(kə res′)


caress
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Sense: Verb: touch gently
Synonyms:
stroke Collocations, touch Collocations, pet Collocations, feel Collocations, brush Collocations, massage Collocations, rub Collocations, fondle, neck Collocations, feel sb up (slang), toy with, nuzzle, tickle Collocations
Antonyms:
beat Collocations, hit Collocations, punch Collocations, avoid Collocations, withdraw Collocations, push away
Sense: Noun: gentle touch
Synonyms:
touch Collocations, stroke Collocations, feel Collocations, pat Collocations, brush Collocations, fondle, tickle Collocations, graze Collocations, rub Collocations, cuddle Collocations, nuzzle
Antonyms:
beating Collocations, thrashing


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