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caress

/kəˈɹɛs/ · noun

Meaning

  1. An act of endearment; any act or expression of affection; an embracing, or touching, with tenderness.
  2. A gentle stroking or rubbing.
  3. To touch or kiss lovingly; to fondle.
  4. To affect as if with a caress.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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