Caress has 4 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Verb
Noun
1
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"
2
An act of endearment; any act or expression of affection; an embracing, or touching, with tenderness.
Verb
1
touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner
"He caressed her face"
"They fondled in the back seat of the taxi"
2
To touch or kiss lovingly; to fondle.
Example Sentences
"he showered her with caresses"
noun
"soft music was a fond caress"
noun
"the caresses of the breeze played over his face"
noun
"He caressed her face"
verb
"They fondled in the back seat of the taxi"
verb
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