2
rim(touch, physical, edge, border)
2
rub(noun, verb, communication, feeling, touch)
2
salaam(verb, courtesy, greet)
2
scratch(noun, communication, feeling, touch, hit)
2
secure(verb, hold, take, close, fix)
2
set
2
shove(verb, move, hold, smooth, push)
2
signal(verb, greet)
2
smack(verb, touch, physical, kiss, endearment)
2
smooth(verb, move, hold, touch, push)
2
soothe(verb, touch, physical, feel, embrace)
2
spoon(verb, spoil, indulge, pamper, nestle)
2
stay(verb, hold, fix, join, catch)
2
stick together(verb, expression, hold, fix, join)
2
stuff(verb, move, hold, press, smooth)
2
take(verb, hold, close, keep, stay)
2
tap(noun, communication, feeling, touch, hit)
2
taste(noun, communication, feeling, touch, hit)
2
throttle(verb, press, crush, pack, stuff)
2
touching(noun, communication, feeling, touch, hit)
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