Fondle

v. t.

1.

To treat or handle with tenderness or in a loving manner; to caress; as, a nurse fondles a child. [imp. & p. p. Fondled ; p. pr. & vb. n. Fondling .]

Verb

1.

fondle - touch lightly and with affection, with brushing motions; "He stroked his long beard" Synonyms: stroke

bear, bosom, care for, caress, cherish, clasp, cling to, clip, cocker, coddle, cosset, cradle, cuddle, cultivate, dandle, dry-nurse, embosom, embrace, entertain, feed, feel up, foster, handle, harbor, have, have and hold, hold, hold on to, hug, keep, knead, lavish care on, love, massage, mother, nestle, nose, nourish, nurse, nurture, nuzzle, pamper, pat, pet, rub, rub against, rub noses, snuggle, spoon-feed, stroke, suckle, sustain, touch, treasure, treasure up, wet-nurse

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