Pet and Ruffle

Pet

Pet verb - To touch or handle in a tender or loving manner.

Ruffle and pet are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ruffle" instead the word "Pet" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: petted, petting

Ruffle

Ruffle verb - To disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts.

Pet and ruffle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pet" instead the word "Ruffle" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: ruffled, ruff, ruffling

Mutual synonyms

How words are described

affectionate affectionate pet affectionate ruffle
genuine genuine pet genuine ruffle
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