Sekirov Dictionary

caress

/kəˈɹɛs/

noun 2
verb 2
forms 4

noun2

•
An act of endearment; any act or expression of affection; an embracing, or touching, with tenderness.
- He exerted himself to win by indulgence and caresses the hearts of all who were under his command. — 1849
A gentle stroking or rubbing.

verb2

•
To touch or kiss lovingly; to fondle.
- She loves being caressed by her boyfriend.
•
To affect as if with a caress.
- The love and anguish in his voice caressed my mind and soul. — 2012

forms

caressed · caressing · caresses · caresseth

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