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fondling

UK
/ˈfɒndlɪŋ/
US
/ˈfɑndəlɪŋ/

Translations

fondlinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈfɒndlɪŋ/
US
/ˈfɑndlɪŋ/
Used attributively to modify nouns, e.g. "fondling behavior".
Synonyms
handling
groping
fond
caressive
caressing
petting
stroking
touching
fondlingnoun
fondlings
pl
UK
/ˈfɒndlɪŋ/
US
/ˈfɑndləŋ/
The fondling of the kitten made it purr with delight.
Ласка котенка заставила его мурлыкать от удовольствия.
The fondling between the couple was a sign of their affection.
Обнимание между парой было признаком их привязанности.
Additional translations
поглаживание
ласкание
Synonyms
caress
touch
embrace
petting
stroking
fondleverb

fondling

Gerund

fondled
Past Simple
fondled
Past Participle
fondling
Gerund
UK
/ˈfɒndl/
US
/ˈfɑndəl/
He would fondle the cat gently every evening.
Он ласкал кошку нежно каждый вечер.
Additional translations
баловать
трепать
Synonyms
pet
grasp
squeeze
caress
stroke
touch
handle

Definitions

fondlinggerund / present participle
Involving or characterized by gentle, caressing touch.
They exchanged fondling caresses under the table.
fondlingnoun
The act of caressing or handling someone or something gently and affectionately.
The fondling of the puppy's soft fur brought a smile to her face.
A person or animal regarded with particular affection; a darling or pet.
The little boy quickly became the fondling of the entire village.
fondleverb
To handle or touch someone or something in a gentle, affectionate, or loving manner.
She fondled the puppy's ears as it lay asleep in her lap.
To touch or caress someone in a sexual way, typically without their consent or in a manner considered inappropriate.
He was arrested for fondling a passenger during the flight.
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