Fondle: meaning, definitions and examples
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fondle
[ ˈfɒnd(ə)l ]
intimate touch
To fondle means to stroke or caress lovingly or erotically. It involves gentle and affectionate touching. Fondling is often associated with expressing love, tenderness, or desire towards someone or something.
Synonyms
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fondle |
Typically used to describe physical touch in a tender or affectionate manner, often used in intimate contexts. Can sometimes have a negative connotation if the touch is unwelcome or inappropriate.
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caress |
Usually describes gentle, loving touches, often in a romantic or affectionate scenario.
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stroke |
Describes gentle, repeated movements over a surface, often used in the context of soothing or affectionate touches.
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pet |
Often used to describe the act of gently touching or stroking an animal, typically a domestic pet.
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cuddle |
Describes a warm and affectionate embrace or holding, usually between people or with pets. Often used in a comforting or intimate setting.
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Examples of usage
- She fondled the kitten's soft fur.
- He fondled her hand while they walked in the park.
- The couple fondled each other in a romantic embrace.
Translations
Translations of the word "fondle" in other languages:
🇵🇹 acariciar
- tocar
- afagar
🇮🇳 पुचकारना
- सहलाना
- छूना
🇩🇪 streicheln
- liebkosen
- berühren
🇮🇩 membelai
- menyentuh
- mengelus
🇺🇦 пестити
- гладити
- торкатися
🇵🇱 głaskać
- pieścić
- dotykać
🇯🇵 撫でる (naderu)
- 触る (sawaru)
- 愛撫する (aibu suru)
🇫🇷 caresser
- toucher
- câliner
🇪🇸 acariciar
- tocar
- mimar
🇹🇷 okşamak
- sevmek
- dokunmak
🇰🇷 쓰다듬다 (sseudadumda)
- 만지다 (manjida)
- 어루만지다 (eorumanjida)
🇸🇦 يمسح (yamsah)
- يلامس (yulamis)
- يداعب (yudaeib)
🇨🇿 hladit
- dotýkat se
- mazlit se
🇸🇰 hladiť
- dotýkať sa
- maznať sa
🇨🇳 抚摸 (fǔmō)
- 触摸 (chùmō)
- 爱抚 (àifǔ)
🇸🇮 božati
- dotikati se
- ljubkovati
🇮🇸 strjúka
- snerta
- kjassa
🇰🇿 сипау
- ұстау
- еркелету
🇬🇪 მოფერება (mo'phereba)
- შეხება (shekheba)
- ალერსი (alersi)
🇦🇿 sığallamaq
- toxunmaq
- oxşamaq
🇲🇽 acariciar
- tocar
- mimar