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Caress vs Embracive - What's the difference?

caress | embracive |

As a noun caress

is an act of endearment; any act or expression of affection; an embracing, or touching, with tenderness.

As a verb caress

is to touch or kiss lovingly; to fondle.

As an adjective embracive is

(archaic) disposed to embrace; fond of caressing.

caress

English

Noun

(caresses)
  • An act of endearment; any act or expression of affection; an embracing, or touching, with tenderness.
  • * Longfellow
    • Wooed her with his soft caresses .
  • * Macaulay
    • He exerted himself to win by indulgence and caresses the hearts of all who were under his command.
  • A gentle stroking or rubbing.

    • Verb

  • To touch or kiss lovingly; to fondle.
    • She loves being caressed by her boyfriend.
  • To affect as if with a caress.

    • Synonyms

    * hold * soothe * stroke * kiss

    Antonyms

    * poke * stab * strike * hit

    Anagrams

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    embracive

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (archaic) Disposed to embrace; fond of caressing.
    • (Thackeray)
    (Webster 1913)