Stroke
Stroke verb - To touch or handle in a tender or loving manner.
Smooth over and stroke are semantically related In some cases you can use "Smooth over" instead a verb "Stroke".
Smooth over
Smooth over verb - Treat hurriedly or avoid dealing with properly.
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Smooth over and Stroke. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 10, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/stroke/smooth_over
Stroke & Smooth over. N.p., 2016. Web. 10 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/stroke/smooth_over>.
Smooth over or Stroke. 2016. Accessed August 10, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/stroke/smooth_over.
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