13
fondling(noun, verb, endearing, endearment, embracing)
13
kissing(noun, verb, touching, endearing, embracing)
12
cuddling(noun, verb, endearing, embracing, kissing)
12
hugging(noun, verb, endearing)
10
petting(noun, endearment, embracing, kissing, osculation)
10
snuggling(noun, verb, adjective, endearing)
9
stroking(noun, verb, touching, tickle)
7
necking(noun, endearment)
5
nuzzling(verb, adjective, endearing)
5
spooning(verb, adjective, endearing)
4
cherishing(verb, adjective, endearing)
4
rubbing(verb, touching)
4
smooching(noun, embracing, kissing, osculation)
4
touching(verb, touching)
3
caress(noun, endearment)
3
caressive
3
coddling(verb, endearing)
3
dalliance(noun, endearment)
3
embracing(noun, verb, kissing, osculation)
3
endearing(verb, adjective, endearing)
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