Brushing and Stroking

Brushing

Brushing noun - The act of brushing your teeth.
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Stroking and brushing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Stroking" instead a noun "Brushing".

Nearby Words: brush, brushed, brushy

Stroking

Stroking noun - A light touch with the hands.
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Brushing and stroking are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Brushing" instead a noun "Stroking".

Nearby Words: stroke, stroked
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