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13
fondling(verb, adjective, communication, feeling)
12
cuddling(verb, adjective, communication, feeling)
10
caressing(verb, endearment, embracing, kissing)
9
necking(verb, taction, endearment, profligateness)
9
snuggling(verb, adjective, caressing)
8
hugging
8
kissing(verb, taction, profligateness, embracing)
6
stroking(verb, adjective, communication, feeling)
6
touching(verb, adjective, communication, feeling)
4
caress(communication, feeling, touch, hit)
4
dalliance
4
embracing(verb, adjective, kissing, caressing)
4
foreplay(taction, profligateness, kissing, fondling)
4
smooching(embracing, kissing, osculation)
3
babying(pleasure, attention, kindness, treat)
3
coddling(verb, pleasure, attention, kindness)
3
feeling(touch, hit, blow, taste)
3
fondle(verb, feel, stroke, pressure)
3
pampering(pleasure, attention, kindness, treat)
2
dearing
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