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caress Synonyms

Another word for caress

Choosing another word for caress depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To touch or stroke gently and affectionately.

Usage Example

"She reached out to stroke the soft fur of the stray kitten."

Strongest
stroke
fondle
Strong
pet
cuddle
embrace
pat
nuzzle
touch

• noun (Context 2)

A gentle, affectionate touch, stroke, or embrace.

Usage Example

"The mother gave her sleeping child a gentle stroke on the cheek before leaving the room."

Strongest
stroke
Strong
touch
embrace
pat
cuddle
hug

• verb (Context 3)

To brush against or pass over gently (especially of wind, water, light, or sound).

Usage Example

"A warm evening breeze came off the ocean to brush the palm trees along the shore."

Strong
brush
graze
kiss
skim
lap

Opposites of caress

The opposite of caress shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

slap
strike
lash
buffet
smack
blow
hit
shove
See all opposites of caress

• Nearby Words

carelessness
careline
carer
caress
caressingly
caret
caretake

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Caress. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/caress
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