Tactile sensation and Touch

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Tactile sensation noun - The sensation produced by pressure receptors in the skin.

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Touch is a synonym for tactile sensation. In some cases you can use "Touch" instead the phrase "Tactile sensation" as a noun or a verb.

Touch noun - The sensation produced by pressure receptors in the skin.

Usage example: she likes the touch of silk on her skin

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Tactile sensation is a synonym for touch. You can use "Tactile sensation" instead a noun "Touch".

Nearby Words: touched, touchy, touching, toucher, touchable

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