Caress and Scraping

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Caress noun - A gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it).

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Scraping is an antonym for caress.

Nearby Words: caressed, caressing

Scraping noun - A harsh noise made by scraping.

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Caress is an antonym for scraping.

Nearby Words: scrap, scrape, scraped, scrapper, scraper

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