caressing

• Существительное, обозначающее ласковую игру или нежные прикосновения, часто как форма прелюдии, не включающая контакт с половыми органами.

A noun referring to affectionate play or gentle touching, often as a form of foreplay that does not involve contact with the genital organs.

uncountable

1. Affectionate touchB2formal

   Gentle, loving physical contact, often as a form of foreplay that does not involve genital contact.

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   • The couple enjoyed a quiet moment of caressing before dinner.
   • Caressing can be a tender way to express affection without words.
   • They spent the evening in gentle caressing and soft whispers.

   Synonymscuddlingembracingfondlingpettingstroking

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия нежного или любовного прикосновения или поглаживания.

A verb used to indicate the act of touching or stroking gently or lovingly.

1. Gentle touchB2formal

   To touch or stroke gently and lovingly.

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   • She caressed the baby's cheek softly.
   • He caressed her hair as she fell asleep.
   • The mother caressed her child's hand.

   Synonymscuddlefondlenuzzlepatpetstroketouch

   Antonymsbeathitkickpunchshoveslapsmackstrike

2. Affectionate gestureB2formal

   To show affection through gentle physical contact.

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   • He caressed her face with his fingertips.
   • She caressed the cat behind its ears.
   • They caressed each other under the moonlight.

   Synonymscuddlefondlenuzzlepetstroke