2
knock about(verb, expression, phrasal verb, beat, attack)
2
lick(verb, meet, touch, hit, smooth)
2
line(verb, meet, touch, hit, smooth)
2
maltreat(verb, beat, attack, push, abuse)
2
march(verb, meet, touch, hit, smooth)
2
massage(verb, meet, touch, hit, smooth)
2
meet(verb, touch, hit, smooth, strike)
2
mischievous
2
naughty
2
neck(verb, love, touch, physical, stroke)
2
nestle(verb, love, touch, physical, stroke)
2
nuzzle(verb, love, touch, physical, stroke)
2
partake(verb, meet, touch, hit, smooth)
2
pat(verb, meet, love, touch, hit)
2
pet(verb, meet, love, touch, hit)
2
pied
2
pinch(verb, touch, handle, physical, try)
2
play with(verb, expression, touch, handle, feel)
2
poke(verb, touch, handle, try, sense)
2
press(verb, touch, handle, physical, try)
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