Associations to the word «Caress»

Wiktionary

CARESS, noun. An act of endearment; any act or expression of affection; an embracing, or touching, with tenderness.
CARESS, noun. A gentle stroking or rubbing.
CARESS, verb. (transitive) To touch or kiss lovingly; to fondle.
CARESS, verb. (transitive) To affect as if with a caress.

Dictionary definition

CARESS, noun. A gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it); "he showered her with caresses"; "soft music was a fond caress"; "the caresses of the breeze played over his face".
CARESS, verb. Touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner; "He caressed her face"; "They fondled in the back seat of the taxi".

Wise words

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