Meaning & use
Caressed
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Touched or stroked gently and affectionately.
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She caressed the cat's soft fur as it curled up beside her.
The gentle breeze caressed the treetops on the quiet afternoon.
A note on using this word
Often used both literally, for physical touch, and figuratively, for something gentle like wind or light.
Words with a similar meaning
strokedfondled
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