CARESS: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for CARESS?

Need another word that means the same as “caress”? Find 18 synonyms and 30 related words for “caress” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Caress” are: fondle, stroke, touch, brush, skim, pet, pat, nuzzle, kiss, stroking, touching, fondling

Caress as a Noun

Definitions of "Caress" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “caress” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A gentle or loving touch.
• A gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it.

Synonyms of "Caress" as a noun (9 Words)

fondling	Affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs.
kiss	A slight touch of a ball against another ball. She sent lots of love and a whole line of kisses.
pat	A light touch or stroke. Giving him a friendly pat on the arm she went off to join the others.
skim	An act of reading something quickly or superficially. A skim of ice.
stroking	A light touch.
touch	An act of touching someone or something. There was a touch of sarcasm in his tone.
touching	The act of putting two things together with no space between them.

Usage Examples of "Caress" as a noun

• She felt the caress of his breath on her cheek.
• He showered her with caresses.
• The caresses of the breeze played over his face.
• Soft music was a fond caress.

Caress as a Verb

Definitions of "Caress" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “caress” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner.
• Touch or stroke gently or lovingly.

Synonyms of "Caress" as a verb (9 Words)

brush	Apply a liquid to a surface with a brush. Their fingers brushed as she took the glass from him.
kiss	(of a ball) lightly touch (another ball) in passing. She kissed the children goodnight.
nuzzle	Rub noses. The pig nuzzled the truffle.
pat	Pat or squeeze fondly or playfully especially under the chin. He patted the bench beside him and I sat down.
pet	Treat (someone) with affection or favouritism; pamper. I was cosseted and petted and never shouted at.
skim	Examine hastily. He skimmed the report.
touch	Be in direct physical contact with; make contact. I was touched by your kind letter of sympathy.

Usage Examples of "Caress" as a verb

• She caressed the girl's forehead.
• He caressed her face.
• A gentle breeze caressed his skin.

Associations of "Caress" (30 Words)

adore	Love and respect (someone) deeply. He just adored his wife.
affection	A positive feeling of liking. She felt affection for the wise old lady.
beating	The act of overcoming or outdoing. Torture methods included beating.
cherish	Keep (a hope or ambition) in one’s mind. I cherish the letters she wrote.
congratulatory	Conveying good wishes or praise to someone in response to an achievement or special occasion. As well as a congratulatory message from the Queen Elsie received many cards and flowers.
couple	Two items of the same kind. Clean the stains with a couple squirts dishwashing liquid.
cuddly	Denoting a toy, especially a model of an animal, that is padded or spongy and covered in soft fabric. A cuddly teddybear.
diagonal	A set of entries in a square matrix running diagonally either from the upper left to lower right entry or running from the upper right to lower left entry. Tiles can be laid on the diagonal.
embrace	The state of taking in or encircling. Their eager embrace of foreign influences.
embracement	The act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection.
encourage	Persuade (someone) to do or continue to do something by giving support and advice. The intention is to encourage new writing talent.
espouse	(of a woman) be engaged to (a particular man. The candidate espouses Republican ideals.
family	A group of peoples from a common stock. The cabbage family.
fondly	With affection or liking. He talks fondly of his grandfather.
greeting	A polite word or sign of welcome or recognition. Mandy shouted a greeting.
hit	Score a run or point by hitting a ball with a bat racket stick etc. Marius hit him in the mouth.
hug	Fit tightly round. The car hugs the road cornering neatly.
kiss	A slight touch of a ball against another ball. She kissed her grandfather on the forehead when she entered the room.
kissing	Affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs.
love	A person or thing that one loves. Don t fret there s a love.
lovingly	With fondness; with love. They smile lovingly at each other.
married	A person who is married. A married man.
pat	Pat or squeeze fondly or playfully especially under the chin. Pat him on the shoulder.
snugly	With comparative ease; comfortably. He motored away to win snugly by three and a half lengths.
soothe	Gently calm (a person or their feelings. To soothe the skin try chamomile or thyme.
tap	Cut a female screw thread with a tap. Tap one s memory.
whisper	A soft or confidential tone of voice a whispered word or phrase. Alison was whispering in his ear.