What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Fondling vs Groping - What's the difference?

fondling | groping |

As nouns the difference between fondling and groping

is that fondling is (obsolete) a foolish person or fondling can be the act of caressing; manifestation of tenderness while groping is an act of groping; a grope.

As verbs the difference between fondling and groping

is that fondling is while groping is .

fondling

English

Etymology 1

From .

Noun

(en noun)
  • (obsolete) A foolish person.
  • *1596 , (Edmund Spenser), The Faerie Queene , VI.6:
  • *:Yet were her words and lookes but false and fayned, / To some hid end to make more easie way, / Or to allure such fondlings whom she trayned / Into her trap […].
  • *1847 , , Wuthering Heights , Vol. I, ch. 10:
  • *:'How can you say I am harsh, you naughty fondling?' cried the mistress, amazed at the unreasonable assertion.
  • A pet or person who is fondled; someone who is much loved.
    • See also
    * fondler

    Etymology 2

    From .

    Verb

    (head)
    • Derived terms
    * fondlingly

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act of caressing; manifestation of tenderness.
  • * Mickle
    • Cyrus made no amorous fondling / To fan her pride, or melt her guardless heart.

    References

    *

    groping

    English

    Verb

    (head)

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • An act of groping; a grope.