caress 
caress definition
ca·ress (kə res′)
transitive verb
- to touch or stroke lovingly or gently; also, to embrace or kiss: often used figuratively, as of a voice or music
- to treat kindly or affectionately
Etymology: Fr caresser < It carezzare; ult. < L carus, dear: see charity
noun
an affectionate touch or gesture, as a kiss, embrace, etc.
Related Forms:
- caresser ca·ress′er noun
- caressingly ca·ress′·ingly adverb
- caressive ca·res′·sive adjective
- caressively ca·res′·sively adverb
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