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View usage for: (fɒndəl) Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense fondles, present participle fondling, past tense, past participle fondledverbIf you fondle someone or something, you touch them gently with a stroking movement, usually in a sexual way. He tried to kiss her and fondle her. [VERB noun] Synonyms: caress, pet, cuddle, touch gently More Synonyms of fondle fondle in British English (ˈfɒndəl) verb1. (transitive) to touch or stroke tenderly; caress 2. (intransitive) archaic to act in a loving manner Derived forms fondler (ˈfondler) noun fondlingly (ˈfondlingly) adverb Word origin C17: from (obsolete) vb fond to fondle; see fond1fondle in American English (ˈfɑndəl) verb transitiveWord forms: ˈfondled or ˈfondling1. to stroke or handle in a tender and loving way; caress 2. to touch or stroke, often inappropriately, in making sexual advances SIMILAR WORDS: caˈress Derived forms fondler (ˈfondler) noun Word origin freq. of obs. v. fond < fond 1Examples of 'fondle' in a sentencefondle Definition to touch or stroke tenderly He took the child from her mother and fondled her. Additional synonymsDefinition to hug or embrace fondly He cuddled their newborn baby. Synonyms hug, embrace, clasp, fondle, cossetDefinition to move (a young child) up and down on one's knee Synonyms rock, dance, toy (with), pet, bounce, toss, amuse, cradle, cuddle, caress, fondle, give a knee ride Definition to tap (someone or something) lightly with the hand She patted me on the knee. Synonyms stroke, touch, tap, pet, slap, dab, caress, fondle- fomenter
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Additional synonymsDefinition to pat or stroke affectionately A woman sat petting a cocker spaniel. Synonyms fondle, pat, stroke, caressDefinition to touch or brush lightly or gently She was absentmindedly stroking her cat. Synonyms caress, rub, fondle, pat, pet |