3
pampering(noun, pleasure, attention, kindness, treat)
2
cosseting
2
cossetting
2
dandling
2
dearing
2
endearment(noun, touch, stroke, endearment)
2
gorgerin
2
handling(noun, communication, feeling, touch, hit)
2
indulgence(noun, pleasure, kindness, treat, luxury)
2
indulging
2
lovemaking(noun, embracing, kissing, fondling)
2
loving
2
manipulation(noun, communication, feeling, touch, hit)
2
palpation(noun, communication, feeling, touch, hit)
2
pressure(noun, feel, stroke, pat, fondle)
2
rubbing(noun, communication, feeling, touch, hit)
2
stroke(noun, verb, communication, feeling, touch)
2
touch(noun, feeling, hit, blow, feel)
1
allowance(noun, pleasure, attention, kindness, treat)
1
amorous dalliance
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