GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Caress, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Caressed (kȧ‑rĕstˈ); p. pr. & vb. n. Caressing.] [F. caresser, fr. It. carezzare, fr. carezza caress. See Caress., n.] To treat with tokens of fondness, affection, or kindness; to touch or speak to in a loving or endearing manner; to fondle.
   
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   The lady caresses the rough bloodhound. Sir W. Scott.
   
   Syn. -- To fondle; embrace; pet; coddle; court; flatter.  -- Caress, Fondle. “We caress by words or actions; we fondle by actions only.”  Crabb.
   
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   caressing caressive adj.  showing love. caressing words
   
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   caressing n.
   1. the act of embracing; holding in one's arms .
   
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   2. foreplay without contact with the genital organs.
   
   Syn. -- caressing, cuddling, fondling, hugging, kissing, necking, petting, smooching, snuggling.
   
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