fondle

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Verb fondle has 1 sense

stroke, fondle - touch lightly and with affection, with brushing motions; "He stroked his long beard"
--₁ is one way to caress

Derived form: noun fondling₁
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody

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Fondle

Definition: (verb) to handle or touch affectionately or lovingly; to caress or stroke gently

Synonyms: pet, stroke, caress, touch, cuddle

Antonyms: ignore, neglect, rebuff

Example Sentences:

She fondled the soft fur of the kitten.
He fondly fondled his lover's hair.
The mother fondled her baby's chubby cheeks.
I love to fondle the satin fabric of my favorite dress.