Caress and Dote

Caress

Caress verb - To touch or handle in a tender or loving manner.
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Dote and caress are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Dote" instead a verb "Caress".

Nearby Words: caressed, caressing

Dote

Dote verb - Shower with love; show excessive affection for.
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Caress and dote are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Caress" instead a verb "Dote".
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