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Fondling
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Simple meaning
What does Fondling mean?
Touching gently and affectionately.
Dictionary definition
Touching or handling gently and affectionately.
Example sentences
Fondling in a sentence
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She was fondling the puppy's soft fur.
medium
Fondling the fabric helped her compare textures.
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Fondling describes gentle handling, often with care or affection.
Synonyms
Words like Fondling
caressingTouching gently with affection.
fondleRelated word that supports the meaning of fondling.
Antonyms
Opposite words
strikingHitting or touching with force.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to fondling, depending on context.
Word family
Fondling word family
Base word
fondling
noun
fondlings
More than one fondling.
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Practice 1
What does fondling mean?
Fondling means touching gently and affectionately.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to fondling?
Caressing is close in meaning to fondling in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of fondling?
Striking contrasts with fondling.
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