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caress

UK
/kəˈrɛs/
US
/kəˈrɛs/

Translations

caressnoun
caresses
pl
UK
/kəˈrɛs/
US
/kəˈrɛs/
The cat enjoyed the gentle caress of its owner.
Кошка наслаждалась нежной лаской своего хозяина.
Additional translations
ласкание
поглаживание
нежность
Synonyms
stroke
nuzzle
kiss
pet
fondle
embrace
touch
caressverb
caressed
Past Simple
caressed
Past Participle
caressing
Gerund
UK
/kəˈrɛs/
US
/kəˈrɛs/
She gently caressed the cat's fur.
Она нежно ласкала шерсть кошки.
Additional translations
нежничать
Synonyms
stroke
touch
fondle
pet
nuzzle
embrace
kiss
Antonyms
strike
hit
slap
punch

Definitions

caressnoun
A gentle or loving touch.
She felt a warm caress on her cheek as he brushed away a tear.
An act or gesture expressing affection, such as a hug or a kiss.
The mother gave her child a tender caress before bedtime.
caressverb
To touch or stroke gently in a loving or affectionate manner.
She caressed the cat's fur softly as it purred in her lap.
To treat with fondness or tenderness; to hold dear in one’s thoughts or feelings.
He caressed the memory of his childhood home, returning to it often in his imagination.
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