fondle

As verbs the difference between hug and fondle

is that hug is to crouch; huddle as with cold while fondle is to touch or stroke lovingly.

As a noun hug

is an affectionate close embrace.

As verbs the difference between dote and fondle

is that dote is to be excessively fond of while fondle is to touch or stroke lovingly.

As a noun dote

is a darling, a cutie.

As a verb fondle

is to touch or stroke lovingly.

As a noun grab is

grave.

Nuzzle is a synonym of fondle.

As verbs the difference between nuzzle and fondle

is that nuzzle is to touch someone or something with the nose while fondle is to touch or stroke lovingly.

As a verb fondle is

to touch or stroke lovingly.

Embrace is a related term of fondle.

As verbs the difference between embrace and fondle

is that embrace is to clasp in the arms with affection; to take in the arms; to hug while fondle is to touch or stroke lovingly.

As a noun embrace

is hug (noun); putting arms around someone.

Fondle is a related term of cosset.

As verbs the difference between fondle and cosset

is that fondle is to touch or stroke lovingly while cosset is to treat like a pet; to overly indulge.

As a noun cosset is

a pet; often specifically a pet lamb.

As verbs the difference between fondle and touch

is that fondle is to touch or stroke lovingly while touch is primarily physical senses.

As a noun touch is

an act of touching, especially with the hand or finger.

As verbs the difference between fondle and kiss

is that fondle is to touch or stroke lovingly while kiss is to touch with the lips or press the lips against, usually to express love or affection or passion, or as part of a greeting.

As a noun kiss is

a touch with the lips, usually to express love or affection, or as a greeting.

As a phrase KISS is

acronym of Keep it simple stupid|lang=en.