caress

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Synonyms: carets, carers, cress, cares, carless, carss

Antonyms: carets, carers, cress, cares, carless, carss

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Noun

1. An act of [[endearment]]; any act or expression of [[affection]]; an embracing, or touching, with [[tenderness]]. {{defdate|from 1640s}}
2. A gentle [[stroking]] or [[rubbing]].

Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[touch]] or [[kiss]] lovingly; to [[fondle]].
2. {{lb|en|transitive}} To affect as if with a caress.

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