Caress and Wheedle

Caress

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

Nearby Words: caressed, caressing

Wheedle

Wheedle verb - To get (someone) to do something by gentle urging, special attention, or flattery.

Caress and wheedle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Caress" instead a verb "Wheedle".

Nearby Word: wheedling
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