Patting Synonyms and Antonyms

Pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. caressing
  2. touching
  3. rubbing
  4. chucking
  5. tapping
  6. fondling
  7. striking
  8. soothing
  9. petting
  10. cuddling
  11. dabbing
Hit lightly
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. tapping
  2. dabbing
  3. punching
  4. beating
Antonyms:
  1. hitting
To stroke lightly as a gesture of affection.
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. caressing

Patting Sentence Examples

  • Lana stepped through the doorway, patting Jack.

  • He turned to Fred, patting him on the back.

  • Even the cat looked up, more from the cessation of her patting than Dean's expletive.

  • Gently push the soil back around the roots, patting the soil with your hand or your trowel.

  • And patting Berg on the shoulder he got up, wishing to end the conversation.

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