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