fondle

verb

ˈfän-dᵊl How to pronounce fondle (audio)
Definition of fondlenext
as in to caress
to touch or handle in a tender or loving manner a cat who enjoys being fondled by his loving owners

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fondle
  1. caress
  2. pat
  3. stroke
Verb
  • Sophia Bush’s Cass is back in the picture after that surprise kiss with Teddy, making Owen jealous by casually caressing Teddy’s arm in the elevator.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Its 570 pages, written by hand, have been carefully sorted and caressed to life in a way that few modern books are.
    Joe Sills, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Definition of caress
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  • Then pat them dry (rinse first, if salted), and crisp them in a splash of oil to create a textural topping for roasted vegetables or a bowl of soup.
    Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2024
  • To freeze fresh herbs, wash and drain them, pat them dry with paper towels, and wrap a few sprigs or leaves in freezer wrap.
    Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of pat
Verb
  • The best way to wake a cat involves a gentle approach: try humming, softly calling their name, or lightly stroking them.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
  • Even minimalist gestures look humorously malicious, whether that involves shaving with a popsicle stick or stroking a white seal pup.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 27 Oct. 2024
Definition of stroke
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