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caress

Definition

  • noun: a gentle or loving touch
  • noun: an act or expression of kindness or affection
  • verb: to treat with tokens of fondness, affection, or kindness
  • verb: to touch (someone or something) in a gentle way
  • synonyms: cherish, endearment, bill

Examples

  • She gave the baby's cheek a gentle 'caress'.

  • A warm breeze 'caressed' her face.

  • She 'caressed' the baby's cheek.

Movie quotes

  • (..) And take on the sins of the world... Upon myself. I have broken my life for your sake! I do not know if you are a god, (MOANS) but all I longed for was your presence, and your caresses. I will always be with you, little one. Always. But do not try to possess me, hmm? Because possession is (..)
    2016 TvShow: Vikings Title: Portage Season: 4 Episode 8