caress
1. ca.ress \k*-'res\ \-'res-iv\ n [F caresse, fr. It carezza, fr. caro
dear, fr. L carus]- more at CHARITY 1: an act or expression of kindness or
affection : ENDEARMENT 2a: a light stroking, rubbing, or patting 2b: KISS
- ca.res.sive aj
2. caress vt 1: to treat with tokens of fondness, affection, or kindness :
CHERISH 2: to touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner ng
affection by light stroking or patting; FONDLE suggests handling or
caressing in a doting manner; PET applies to caressing or fondling children
or animals but may suggest an indulging or pampering; CUDDLE suggests
closely but gently embracing so as to soothe or comfort - ca.ress.er n SYN
syn FONDLE, PET, CUDDLE: CARESS implies expressi