Synonyms: caress
Definition: a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it)
Usage: he showered her with caresses; soft music was a fond caress; the caresses of the breeze played over his face
Definition: touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner
Usage: He caressed her face; They fondled in the back seat of the taxi
Similar words: stroke
Definition: touch lightly and repeatedly, as with brushing motions
Usage: He stroked his long beard