6
massage(noun, verb, meet, touch, hit)
5
cosset(verb, hold, love, touch, care)
5
handle(verb, meet, touch, hit, smooth)
5
tap(noun, verb, communication, meet, feeling)
5
cherish(verb, endearment, endear)
5
contact(noun, verb, communication, meet, feeling)
5
dandle(verb, hold, love, touch, spoil)
5
endearment(noun, touch, stroke, embrace, kiss)
5
hit(noun, verb, communication, meet, feeling)
5
neck(noun, verb, love, touch, spoil)
5
paw(verb, meet, love, touch, hit)
5
skim(verb, touch, physical, scrape)
5
tickle(verb, meet, touch, hit, smooth)
4
finger(verb, meet, touch, hit, smooth)
4
glance(verb, meet, touch, hit, smooth)
4
indulge(verb, spoil, shelter, pat, gratify)
4
lap(verb, touch, physical, soothe, wash)
4
squeeze(noun, verb, love, touch, handle)
4
woo(verb, encourage, persuade, pursue, feel)
3
osculate(verb, meet, touch, hit, smooth)
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