Caress — Defs

01 n. An act of endearment; any act or expression of affection; an embracing, or touching, with tenderness.

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An act of endearment; any act or expression of affection; an embracing, or touching, with tenderness.
“Wooed her with his soft caresses.” — Langfellow.

“He exerted himself to win by indulgence and caresses the hearts of all who were under his command.” — Macaulay.

02 v. t. To treat with tokens of fondness, affection, or kindness; to touch or speak to in a loving or endearing manner; to fondle.

imp. & p. p. Caressed; p. pr. & vb. n. Caressing

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To treat with tokens of fondness, affection, or kindness; to touch or speak to in a loving or endearing manner; to fondle.
“The lady caresses the rough bloodhound.” — Sir W. Scott.

Syn. To fondle; embrace; pet; coddle; court; flatter.

-- Caress, Fondle. “We caress by words or actions; we fondle by actions only.”