6
hold(verb, touch, have, grasp, physical)
6
paw(verb, meet, touch, hit, smooth)
5
clutch(verb, hold, take, keep, press)
5
rub(noun, verb, meet, touch, hit)
5
squeeze(verb, hold, take, keep, press)
4
cocker
4
foster(verb, love, honor, encourage, prize)
4
grope(noun, verb, meet, touch, hit)
4
kiss(noun, verb, hold, meet, love)
4
lick(noun, verb, meet, touch, hit)
4
massage(noun, verb, meet, touch, hit)
4
smooch(noun, verb, love, spoil, indulge)
3
baby(verb, spoil, indulge, gratify, whim)
3
clasp(verb, hold, take, keep, press)
3
cradle(verb, hold, take, keep, press)
3
dally
3
feel up(verb, expression, hold, meet, attack)
3
fool around(verb, expression, phrasal verb, touch, stroke)
3
frisk(verb, meet, touch, hit, smooth)
3
grab(verb, hold, press, touch, spoil)
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