21
caress(noun, verb, hold, meet, love)
21
pet(verb, adjective, hold, meet, love)
17
stroke(noun, verb, meet, touch, hit)
16
cuddle(noun, verb, hold, press, touch)
16
touch(noun, verb, hold, meet, smooth)
15
pat(noun, verb, meet, touch, hit)
14
embrace(verb, hold, take, keep, love)
14
snuggle(verb, hold, press, touch, grasp)
12
nuzzle(verb, hold, press, touch, grasp)
11
hug(noun, verb, hold, take, keep)
11
love(verb, hold, honor, touch, encourage)
10
feel(noun, verb, meet, touch, hit)
10
handle(verb, take, meet, keep, touch)
9
cosset(verb, hold, love, honor, touch)
8
cherish(verb, take, keep, stay, have)
8
coddle(verb, love, honor, touch, encourage)
8
dandle(verb, hold, touch, spoil, shake)
8
nestle(verb, hold, touch, physical, stroke)
7
neck(noun, verb, love, touch, spoil)
7
pamper(verb, spoil, shelter, indulge, whim)
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