1. глагол гладить, ласкать Синоним(ы): dandle, fondle, pet 2. имя существительное ласка
I. transitive verb Etymology: French caresser, from Italian carezzare, from carezza 1. to treat with tokens of fondness, affection, or kindness; cherish 2. a. to touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner b. to touch or affect as if with a caress Example: echoes that caress the ear • caresser noun • caressingly adverb II. noun Etymology: French caresse, from Italian carezza, from caro dear, from Latin carus — more at charity 1. an act or expression of kindness or affection; endearment 2. a. a light stroking, rubbing, or patting b. kiss • caressive adjective • caressively adverb