15
hand(noun, touch, grip, limb, palm)
13
finger(noun, verb, meet, touch, hit)
11
claw(noun, verb, beat, attack, touch)
10
feel(verb, meet, love, touch, hit)
9
fondle(verb, meet, touch, hit, smooth)
9
foot(noun, hand, extremity, limb)
9
manipulate(verb, meet, touch, hit, smooth)
8
molest(verb, beat, attack, touch, abuse)
8
maul(verb, beat, attack, touch, push)
8
touch(verb, meet, touch, smooth, strike)
7
handle(verb, meet, touch, hit, smooth)
7
hit(verb, meet, beat, attack, touch)
7
palm(verb, meet, touch, hit, smooth)
7
palpate(verb, meet, touch, hit, smooth)
6
clutch(noun, verb, love, touch, handle)
6
manhandle(verb, touch, push, physical, shove)
6
grope(verb, meet, love, touch, hit)
6
stroke(verb, meet, love, touch, hit)
6
talon(noun, forefoot)
6
thumb(noun, verb, meet, touch, hit)
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