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caress
A gentle or affectionate touch
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  1. A gentle or affectionate touch
  2. A gentle touch or gesture of fondness, tenderness, or love.
feeling
The sense of touch:
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  1. The sense of touch:
  2. Appreciative regard or understanding:
  3. Intuitive awareness or aptitude; a feel:
feel
The sense of touch
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  1. The sense of touch
  2. The act of feeling; perception by the senses
  3. Intuitive awareness or natural ability:
perception
The act of perceiving or the ability to perceive; mental grasp of objects, qualities, etc. by means of the senses; awareness; comprehension
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  1. The act of perceiving or the ability to perceive; mental grasp of objects, qualities, etc. by means of the senses; awareness; comprehension
  2. A specific idea, concept, impression, etc. so formed
  3. The process of perceiving something with the senses:
tactility
The condition of being tactile
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  1. The condition of being tactile
  2. The ability to feel pressure or pain through touch
taction
The act of touching; contact.
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  1. The act of touching; contact.
rub
Something that irritates, annoys, offends, etc., as a jeer or rebuke
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  1. Something that irritates, annoys, offends, etc., as a jeer or rebuke
  2. A substance or preparation applied by rubbing, especially:
  3. A seasoning made of ground spices and herbs, applied to the surface of meat, fish, or vegetables before cooking.
stroke
(Golf) A scoring unit used to record each time the ball is hit with the head of a club
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  1. (Golf) A scoring unit used to record each time the ball is hit with the head of a club
  2. A single uninterrupted movement, especially when repeated or in a back-and-forth motion:
  3. A single effort to do, produce, or accomplish something, esp. a successful effort
pat
A light gentle stroke or tap.
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  1. A light gentle stroke or tap.
  2. The sound made by a light stroke or tap or by light footsteps.
  3. A quick, gentle tap, touch, or stroke with the hand or some flat object
petting
The act or practice of amorously embracing, kissing, and caressing one's partner.
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  1. The act or practice of amorously embracing, kissing, and caressing one's partner.
fondling
1847, Emily Brontë, Wuthering Heights, Vol. I, ch. 10:
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  1. 1847, Emily Brontë, Wuthering Heights, Vol. I, ch. 10:
  2. A pet or person who is fondled; someone who is much loved.
rubbing
The act of polishing, cleaning, or drying.
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  1. The act of polishing, cleaning, or drying.
  2. An impression of an embossed or incised surface made by placing a piece of paper over it and rubbing with graphite, crayon or other coloring agent.
  3. An impression of a design, picture, etc. incised or in relief on a surface (as of a gravestone), taken by placing a piece of paper on it and rubbing over the paper with graphite, wax, etc.
licking
A beating, thrashing, or spanking.
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  1. A beating, thrashing, or spanking.
  2. (Slang) A great loss or defeat.
  3. The act of a person or thing that licks
handling
The act or an instance of touching, moving, etc. with the hands
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  1. The act or an instance of touching, moving, etc. with the hands
  2. A touching, feeling, or manipulating with the hands.
  3. The way in which something is handled or taken care of:
graze
The act of grazing; a scratching or injuring lightly on passing.
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  1. The act of grazing; a scratching or injuring lightly on passing.
  2. A slight scratch or scrape caused by grazing
  3. A light abrasion; a slight scratch.
scratch
(Billiards, Pool) A shot that results in a penalty; specif., in pool, a shot in which the cue ball goes into a pocket
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  1. (Billiards, Pool) A shot that results in a penalty; specif., in pool, a shot in which the cue ball goes into a pocket
  2. A mark or tear made in a surface by something sharp or rough
  3. A wound, usually superficial, inflicted by nails, claws, or something pointed pulled across the skin, etc.
brush
An instance of contact with something undesirable or dangerous:
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  1. An instance of contact with something undesirable or dangerous:
  2. A sweeping stroke of the hand, as in removing something.
  3. A device having bristles, hairs, or wires fastened into a hard back, with or without a handle attached: brushes are used for cleaning, polishing, painting, smoothing the hair, etc.
taste
The quality of a thing that is perceived through the sense of taste; flavor; savor
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  1. The quality of a thing that is perceived through the sense of taste; flavor; savor
  2. The sense that distinguishes the sweet, sour, salty, and bitter qualities of dissolved substances in contact with the taste buds on the tongue.
  3. The sense of what is proper, seemly, or least likely to give offense in a given social situation:
nudge
A gentle push, as with the elbow; jog
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  1. A gentle push, as with the elbow; jog
  2. (Fruit machines) The rotation by one step of a reel of the player's choice.
  3. (Internet) A feature of instant messaging software used to get the attention of another user, as by shaking the conversation window or playing a sound.
kiss
A light, gentle touch or slight contact
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  1. A light, gentle touch or slight contact
  2. A small piece of candy, especially of chocolate.
  3. A touch or caress with the lips, often with some pressure and suction, as an act of affection, desire, greeting, etc.
peck
(Informal) A quick, casual kiss
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  1. (Informal) A quick, casual kiss
  2. A unit of dry volume or capacity in the US Customary System equal to 8 quarts or approximately 537.6 cubic inches.
  3. A stroke or light blow with the beak or a pointed instrument.
embrace
Eager acceptance:
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  1. Eager acceptance:
  2. Hug (noun); putting arms around someone.
  3. An act of holding close with the arms, usually as an expression of affection; a hug.
hug
A crushing embrace, as in wrestling.
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  1. A crushing embrace, as in wrestling.
  2. A bear's squeeze
  3. A tight clasp or hold with the arms, as in wrestling
cuddling
The act of giving a cuddle.
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  1. The act of giving a cuddle.
sense
Natural understanding or intelligence, especially in practical matters:
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  1. Natural understanding or intelligence, especially in practical matters:
  2. Judgment; consensus:
  3. A perception or feeling produced by a stimulus; sensation:
impression
(Dentistry) An imprint of the teeth and surrounding tissues, formed with a plastic material that hardens into a mold for use in making dentures, inlays, or plastic models.
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  1. (Dentistry) An imprint of the teeth and surrounding tissues, formed with a plastic material that hardens into a mold for use in making dentures, inlays, or plastic models.
  2. (Printing) The pressing or pressure of type or plates as on paper; printing
  3. A mark produced on a surface by pressure.
apprehension
Fearful or uneasy anticipation of the future; dread.
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  1. Fearful or uneasy anticipation of the future; dread.
  2. An anxious feeling of foreboding; dread
  3. The ability to apprehend or understand; understanding.
impact
A striking together; violent contact; collision
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  1. A striking together; violent contact; collision
  2. The effect or impression of one person or thing on another:
  3. The power of an event, idea, etc. to produce changes, move the feelings, etc.
pressure
The condition of being subjected to physical, mental, social, or economic distress:
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  1. The condition of being subjected to physical, mental, social, or economic distress:
  2. (--- Sports) Sustained, effective play that puts an opponent at a disadvantage:
  3. A compelling or constraining influence, such as persuasion or negative attitudes, on the mind or will:
knack
A tendency or pattern of behavior:
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  1. A tendency or pattern of behavior:
  2. A special talent or skill, especially one difficult to explain or teach:
  3. A trick; device
technique
Any method or manner of accomplishing something
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  1. Any method or manner of accomplishing something
  2. Skill or command in a particular activity:
  3. The basic method for making or doing something, such as an artistic work or scientific procedure:
finish
Anything used to give a desired surface effect, as paint, varnish, polish, wax, etc.
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  1. Anything used to give a desired surface effect, as paint, varnish, polish, wax, etc.
  2. The manner or method of completion
  3. The reason for one's ruin; downfall:
suggestion
The process by which an idea is brought to the mind through its connection or association with another idea already in the mind
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  1. The process by which an idea is brought to the mind through its connection or association with another idea already in the mind
  2. The act of suggesting:
  3. The sequential process by which one thought or mental image leads to another.
scent
A hint of something imminent; a suggestion:
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  1. A hint of something imminent; a suggestion:
  2. The sense of smell:
  3. The trail of a hunted animal or fugitive:
inkling
A slight understanding or vague idea or notion.
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  1. A slight understanding or vague idea or notion.
  2. An indirect suggestion; slight indication; hint
stroke
(Informal) To behave attentively or flatteringly toward (someone), especially in order to restore confidence or gain cooperation.
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  1. (Informal) To behave attentively or flatteringly toward (someone), especially in order to restore confidence or gain cooperation.
  2. To draw one's hand, a tool, etc. gently over the surface of, as in caressing or smoothing
  3. To hit or propel (a ball, for example) with a smoothly regulated swing.
graze
To eat snacks throughout the day in place of full meals.
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  1. To eat snacks throughout the day in place of full meals.
  2. To touch lightly in passing; brush.
  3. To rub or touch lightly the surface of (a thing) in passing.
rub
To move (a thing) against something else, or move (things) over each other with pressure and friction
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  1. To move (a thing) against something else, or move (things) over each other with pressure and friction
  2. To move (an object or objects) firmly along a surface, especially repeatedly:
  3. To move (one's hand, a cloth, etc.) over, or spread or apply (polish, etc.) on or over, a surface or object in this way
pat
To run or walk with a tapping sound.
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  1. To run or walk with a tapping sound.
  2. To flatten, shape, apply, etc. by patting
  3. To tap gently with the open hand or with something flat.
pet
To stroke or caress gently.
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  1. To stroke or caress gently.
  2. (Informal) To kiss, embrace, fondle, etc., passionately in mutual sexual stimulation
  3. To be in a pet; sulk
nudge
To near or come close to something.
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  1. To near or come close to something.
  2. To push against gently, especially in order to gain attention or give a signal.
thumb
(Informal) To solicit (a ride) from a passing vehicle by signaling with the thumb.
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  1. (Informal) To solicit (a ride) from a passing vehicle by signaling with the thumb.
  2. To handle, turn, soil, or wear with or as with the thumb
  3. (Informal) To solicit or get (a ride) or make (one's way) in hitchhiking by gesturing with the thumb extended in the direction one is traveling
finger
(Slang) To point out; indicate or designate, specif. in senses of put the finger on (see phrase below)
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  1. (Slang) To point out; indicate or designate, specif. in senses of put the finger on (see phrase below)
  2. (Music) To play (an instrument, chord, etc.) by using the fingers in a certain way or sequence on strings, keys, etc.
  3. To touch or handle with the fingers; use the fingers on
paw
To handle (something) clumsily or roughly
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  1. To handle (something) clumsily or roughly
  2. To handle someone or something clumsily, rudely, or with too much familiarity:
  3. To feel or touch (another) in an annoying or unwanted way.
lick
To pass the tongue over
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  1. To pass the tongue over
  2. To lap up:
  3. To bring into a certain condition by passing the tongue over
taste
To detect or distinguish the flavor of by the sense of taste
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  1. To detect or distinguish the flavor of by the sense of taste
  2. To test the flavor of by putting a little in one's mouth
  3. To have a sensation, limited experience, or anticipating sense (of something)
brush
To apply, spread, remove, etc. with a stroke or strokes as of a brush
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  1. To apply, spread, remove, etc. with a stroke or strokes as of a brush
  2. To clean, polish, or groom with a brush:
  3. To use a brush on; clean, polish, paint, smooth, etc. with a brush
kiss
To touch or caress with the lips as an expression of affection, greeting, respect, or amorousness.
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  1. To touch or caress with the lips as an expression of affection, greeting, respect, or amorousness.
  2. To touch lightly or gently
  3. To give a kiss to (a person or thing); touch or caress with the lips
glance
To read quickly or in cursory fashion:
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  1. To read quickly or in cursory fashion:
  2. To direct the eyes at or toward something briefly:
  3. To look suddenly and briefly; take a quick look
sweep
To wipe out at a single stroke. Often used with away :
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  1. To wipe out at a single stroke. Often used with away :
  2. To clean or clear, as of dirt, with a broom or brush:
  3. To move or carry along with a sweeping movement
caress
To touch or stroke in an affectionate or loving manner.
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  1. To touch or stroke in an affectionate or loving manner.
  2. To touch or move as if with a caress:
fondle
To handle, stroke, or touch lovingly.
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  1. To handle, stroke, or touch lovingly.
  2. To stroke or handle (someone or something) in a tender and loving way; caress
  3. To touch or stroke (someone), often inappropriately, in making sexual advances
smooth
In a smooth manner
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  1. In a smooth manner
  2. To make (something) even, level, or unwrinkled:
  3. To cause to appear less harsh or severe than is the case:
massage
To manipulate (data, for example):
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  1. To manipulate (data, for example):
  2. To give a massage to.
  3. To treat by means of a massage.
sip
To drink from in sips.
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  1. To drink from in sips.
  2. To drink something in sips.
  3. To drink very little, or a little at a time
partake
To share some of the properties of something else:
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  1. To share some of the properties of something else:
  2. To take or be given part or portion:
  3. To take a portion or take some; specif., to eat or drink something, esp. in company with others
meet
To come together:
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  1. To come together:
  2. To be sufficient for (a need, for example); fulfill:
  3. To deal or contend with effectively:
encounter
To meet, especially unexpectedly.
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  1. To meet, especially unexpectedly.
  2. To meet in conflict or battle
  3. To meet accidentally or in opposition
arrive at
To reach (a destination)
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  1. To reach (a destination)
reach
To extend or move a hand, arm, or other body part, especially when trying to touch or grasp something:
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  1. To extend or move a hand, arm, or other body part, especially when trying to touch or grasp something:
  2. To succeed in having an effect on:
  3. To make an effort to address the needs of a group or community. Often used with out:
attain
To succeed in reaching or coming (to a goal)
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  1. To succeed in reaching or coming (to a goal)
  2. To gain as an objective; achieve:
  3. To come to or arrive at, as through movement, growth, or the passage of time:
visit
To consider or discuss:
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  1. To consider or discuss:
  2. To go to see in order to aid or console:
  3. (Informal) To converse or chat:
involve
To entangle in trouble, difficulty, danger, etc.; implicate
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  1. To entangle in trouble, difficulty, danger, etc.; implicate
  2. To occupy or engage the interest of:
  3. To relate to or affect:
regard
To consider, look upon (something) in a given way etc. [from 16th c.]
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  1. To consider, look upon (something) in a given way etc. [from 16th c.]
  2. To relate or refer to; concern:
  3. To think of in a certain light; consider
affect
To like to have, use, wear, be in, etc.
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  1. To like to have, use, wear, be in, etc.
  2. To have an influence on or effect a change in:
  3. To tend to by nature; tend to assume:
tint
To give a tint to or take on a tint.
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  1. To give a tint to or take on a tint.
  2. To give a tint to
brush
To apply, spread, remove, etc. with a stroke or strokes as of a brush
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  1. To apply, spread, remove, etc. with a stroke or strokes as of a brush
  2. To use a brush on; clean, polish, paint, smooth, etc. with a brush
  3. To clean, polish, or groom with a brush:
retouch
(Archaeology) To modify (a flaked stone tool) by secondary flaking along the cutting edge.
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  1. (Archaeology) To modify (a flaked stone tool) by secondary flaking along the cutting edge.
  2. (Photog.) To change (a negative or print) by adding details or removing blemishes, etc.
  3. To color (recent growth of hair) to match hair that was tinted, dyed, or bleached at an earlier date.
taint
(Obs.) To sully or stain
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  1. (Obs.) To sully or stain
  2. To subject to decay or putrefaction:
  3. To affect or associate with something undesirable or reprehensible:
blemish
To mar or impair by a flaw:
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  1. To mar or impair by a flaw:
  2. To mar, as by some flaw or fault; spoil the perfection of
  3. To cause to have a small mark or marks that diminish attractiveness:
spot
To remove spots from, as in a laundry.
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  1. To remove spots from, as in a laundry.
  2. To remove (individual spots, marks, etc.) as in dry cleaning
  3. To shine a spotlight on
color
To become red in the face; redden or blush.
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  1. To become red in the face; redden or blush.
  2. The sensation produced by the effect of light waves striking the retina of the eye. The color of something depends mainly on which wavelengths of light it emits, reflects, or transmits.
  3. To impart color to or change the color of.
stain
To change the appearance of (wood, glass, etc.) by applying a dye, pigment, etc.
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  1. To change the appearance of (wood, glass, etc.) by applying a dye, pigment, etc.
  2. To impart or take a color or stain
  3. To spoil the appearance of by patches or streaks of color or dirt; discolor; spot
touch on
(Idiomatic) to briefly mention.
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  1. (Idiomatic) to briefly mention.
treat
To provide with food, entertainment, or gifts at one's own expense:
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  1. To provide with food, entertainment, or gifts at one's own expense:
  2. To subject to a process, action, or change, especially to a chemical or physical process or application:
  3. To give medical aid to counteract (a disease or condition):
go over
(Rugby) To score a try
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  1. (Rugby) To score a try
  2. (Idiomatic) To look at carefully; to scrutinize; to analyze.
  3. (Idiomatic) To create a response or impression.
move
To cause to progress or advance:
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  1. To cause to progress or advance:
  2. To arouse the emotions of; affect or stir.
  3. To change posture or position; stir:
stir
To use an implement to move or rearrange the fuel in (a fire) to increase light or heat.
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  1. To use an implement to move or rearrange the fuel in (a fire) to increase light or heat.
  2. To move, shake, agitate, etc., esp. slightly
  3. To excite the feelings of; move strongly
affect
To move or stir the emotions of
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  1. To move or stir the emotions of
  2. To like to have, use, wear, be in, etc.
  3. To act on the emotions of; touch or move.
impress
To levy, seize, or requisition (money, property, etc.), as for military use
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  1. To levy, seize, or requisition (money, property, etc.), as for military use
  2. (Law) To impose a constructive trust or a lien upon property, as a matter of equity, to protect a person without legal title but with a legally recognized interest.
  3. To affect strongly, often favorably:
feel
To be aware of; sense:
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  1. To be aware of; sense:
  2. To believe; think:
  3. To have compassion or sympathy:
finger
To extend (out, across, etc.) like a finger
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  1. To extend (out, across, etc.) like a finger
  2. (Music) To play (an instrument, chord, etc.) by using the fingers in a certain way or sequence on strings, keys, etc.
  3. To touch or handle with the fingers; use the fingers on
handle
To act or function in a given way while in operation:
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  1. To act or function in a given way while in operation:
  2. To manage, administer to, or represent:
  3. To manage, operate, or use with the hand or hands; manipulate
palpate
To examine by touching, as for medical diagnosis
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  1. To examine by touching, as for medical diagnosis
  2. To examine or explore by touching an organ or area of the body, usually as a diagnostic aid.
contact
To make contact with; touch or strike:
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  1. To make contact with; touch or strike:
  2. To come into contact with
  3. By means of contact flying
abut
To support as an abutment.
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  1. To support as an abutment.
  2. To end (on) or lean (upon) at one end; border (on); terminate (against)
  3. To adjoin; to border on; to cease at the point of contact; to connect or join at a border; to share a common border with. To adjoin; to border on; to cease at the point of contact; to connect or join at a border; to share a common border with.
adjoin
To attach:
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  1. To attach:
  2. To be next to; be contiguous to:
  3. To unite or annex (to a person or thing)
border
To provide with a border
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  1. To provide with a border
  2. To put a border on.
  3. To be almost like another in character:
bound
To spring back from a surface after striking it, as a ball does; bounce; rebound
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  1. To spring back from a surface after striking it, as a ball does; bounce; rebound
  2. To border on another place, state, or country.
  3. Simple past tense and past participle of bind
butt
To hit or push something with the head or horns.
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  1. To hit or push something with the head or horns.
  2. To move or drive headfirst
  3. To stick out; project
join
To make into one; unite
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  1. To make into one; unite
  2. To come into the company of:
  3. To come together; meet
meet
To come together:
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  1. To come together:
  2. To be sufficient for (a need, for example); fulfill:
  3. To deal or contend with effectively:
neighbor
(Rare) To bring near or into close association with
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  1. (Rare) To bring near or into close association with
  2. To lie close to or border directly on.
  3. To live or be situated near (someone or something)
verge
To be in the process of change or transition into something else; pass gradually (into)
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  1. To be in the process of change or transition into something else; pass gradually (into)
  2. To tend to move in a particular direction:
  3. To approach the nature or condition of something specified; come close. Used with on :
compare
To consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous; liken:
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  1. To consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous; liken:
  2. To examine in order to note the similarities or differences of:
  3. To be regarded as similar or equal
correspond
To be similar or equivalent in character, quantity, origin, structure, or function:
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  1. To be similar or equivalent in character, quantity, origin, structure, or function:
  2. To communicate by letter, usually over a period of time.
  3. To be similar, analogous, or equal (to something)
equal
To do, make, or produce something equal to:
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  1. To do, make, or produce something equal to:
  2. To be equal to, especially in value.
  3. To be equal to; match in value, degree, etc.
match
To flip or reveal (coins) as a form of gambling or to decide something contested, the winner being determined by the combination of faces thus exposed
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  1. To flip or reveal (coins) as a form of gambling or to decide something contested, the winner being determined by the combination of faces thus exposed
  2. To adapt or suit so that a balanced or harmonious result is achieved; cause to correspond:
  3. To be like (another) or be a counterpart to:
measure up
(Idiomatic) To meet expectations; to be as good as.
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  1. (Idiomatic) To meet expectations; to be as good as.
parallel
To be or extend parallel to:
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  1. To be or extend parallel to:
  2. To produce or adduce as a parallel.
  3. To equal; to match; to correspond to.
stack up
To put into a stack
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  1. To put into a stack
  2. To compare with something; to measure up. (Often used with "against", "among")
  3. (Idiomatic) To put a group of abstract things together.
mention
To cite for honor
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  1. To cite for honor
  2. To refer to or speak about briefly or incidentally; specify, as by name
  3. To speak or write about, especially briefly or incidentally:
point
To turn the mind or thought in a particular direction or to a particular conclusion:
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  1. To turn the mind or thought in a particular direction or to a particular conclusion:
  2. To give emphasis to; stress:
  3. (Linguistics) To mark (a consonant) with a vowel point.
point out
(Figuratively, idiomatic) To tell, remind, indicate.
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  1. (Figuratively, idiomatic) To tell, remind, indicate.
  2. (Idiomatic) To identify among a group of similar subjects, or in a scene where the subject might not be readily seen or noticed, with a gesture of the body.
refer
To direct to a source for help or information:
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  1. To direct to a source for help or information:
  2. To assign or attribute to; regard as originated by.
  3. To assign to or regard as belonging within a particular kind or class:
affect
To act on the emotions of; touch or move.
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  1. To act on the emotions of; touch or move.
  2. (--- Archaic) To fancy; love.
  3. To like to have, use, wear, be in, etc.
get
To cause to undertake or perform; prevail on:
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  1. To cause to undertake or perform; prevail on:
  2. To go and bring
  3. To cause to move or leave:
impress
To affect strongly, often favorably:
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  1. To affect strongly, often favorably:
  2. (Law) To impose a constructive trust or a lien upon property, as a matter of equity, to protect a person without legal title but with a legally recognized interest.
  3. To levy, seize, or requisition (money, property, etc.), as for military use
move
To initiate an action; act:
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  1. To initiate an action; act:
  2. To change posture or position; stir:
  3. To progress in sequence; go forward:
strike
To move or pass quickly; dart
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  1. To move or pass quickly; dart
  2. To give (a blow, etc.)
  3. To refuse to continue to work until certain demands are met; go on strike
feeling
An awareness or impression:
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  1. An awareness or impression:
  2. The sense of touch:
  3. Appreciative regard or understanding:
palpation
(Medicine) The act of feeling or pushing on various parts of a patient's body to determine medical condition such as the normality of organs or the presence or absence of tumors, swelling, muscle tension, etc.
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  1. (Medicine) The act of feeling or pushing on various parts of a patient's body to determine medical condition such as the normality of organs or the presence or absence of tumors, swelling, muscle tension, etc.
contact
Connection or interaction; communication:
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  1. Connection or interaction; communication:
  2. A person who might be of use; a connection:
  3. A contact lens.
contingence
Contingency.
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  1. Contingency.
  2. A joining or touching.
  3. The act or state of touching; tangency; contact
feel
The sense of touch
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  1. The sense of touch
  2. The act of feeling; perception by the senses
  3. Intuitive awareness or natural ability:
feeling
The sense of touch:
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  1. The sense of touch:
  2. Appreciative regard or understanding:
  3. Intuitive awareness or aptitude; a feel:
tactility
The condition of being tactile
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  1. The condition of being tactile
  2. The ability to feel pressure or pain through touch
feel
The sense of touch
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  1. The sense of touch
  2. The act of feeling; perception by the senses
  3. Intuitive awareness or natural ability:
feeling
The sense of touch:
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  1. The sense of touch:
  2. Appreciative regard or understanding:
  3. Intuitive awareness or aptitude; a feel:
breath
A momentary pause or rest:
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  1. A momentary pause or rest:
  2. Spirit or vitality:
  3. The capacity to breathe, especially in a natural and unlabored manner:
dash
A short, fast run or race
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  1. A short, fast run or race
  2. (Sports) A footrace, usually less than a quarter-mile long, run at top speed from the outset.
  3. A spirited quality in action or style; verve.
ghost
An unwanted image on a television or radar screen caused by reflected waves.
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  1. An unwanted image on a television or radar screen caused by reflected waves.
  2. (Folklore) A dead person's disembodied spirit, esp. when thought of as appearing to the living as a pale, shadowy apparition
  3. The spirit of a dead person, especially one that is believed to appear to the living in bodily form or to haunt specific locations.
hair
Any of the fine, threadlike outgrowths from the skin of an animal or human being
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  1. Any of the fine, threadlike outgrowths from the skin of an animal or human being
  2. A slender growth resembling a mammalian hair, found on insects and other animals.
  3. A precise or exact degree:
hint
A small, barely detectable amount of.
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  1. A small, barely detectable amount of.
  2. A slight indication of a fact, wish, etc.; indirect suggestion or piece of advice; intimation; covert allusion
  3. A barely perceptible amount:
intimation
The act of intimating
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  1. The act of intimating
  2. A formal announcement or declaration
  3. A hint; indirect suggestion
semblance
Likeness, similarity; the quality of being similar.
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  1. Likeness, similarity; the quality of being similar.
  2. A likeness, image, or representation
  3. Seeming; appearance; show; figure; form.
shade
Any of various devices used to reduce or screen light or heat:
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  1. Any of various devices used to reduce or screen light or heat:
  2. Dark shadows gathering at dusk:
  3. A gradation of a color as it is mixed with black or is decreasingly illuminated:
shadow
The darkness or diminished light caused by the blocking of a light source:
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  1. The darkness or diminished light caused by the blocking of a light source:
  2. A dark area or shape made by an object blocking rays of light.
  3. An incipient growth of beard that makes the skin look darker.
streak
A line or long, thin mark; stripe or smear, generally differing in color or texture from the surrounding area
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  1. A line or long, thin mark; stripe or smear, generally differing in color or texture from the surrounding area
  2. A line, mark, smear, or band differentiated by color or texture from its surroundings.
  3. The characteristic color of a mineral after it has been ground into a powder. Because the streak of a mineral is not always the same as its natural color, it is a useful tool in mineral identification.
suggestion
The process by which an idea is brought to the mind through its connection or association with another idea already in the mind
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  1. The process by which an idea is brought to the mind through its connection or association with another idea already in the mind
  2. A faint hint or indication; small amount; trace
  3. The sequential process by which one thought or mental image leads to another.
suspicion
The condition of being suspected, especially of wrongdoing:
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  1. The condition of being suspected, especially of wrongdoing:
  2. The state or feeling of having no confidence or certainty about something; distrust:
  3. The act or an instance of suspecting something on little or no evidence:
taste
This sense in combination with the senses of smell and touch, which together receive a sensation of a substance in the mouth.
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  1. This sense in combination with the senses of smell and touch, which together receive a sensation of a substance in the mouth.
  2. An attitude or a style reflecting such ability or preferences on the part of a group of people of a particular time and place
  3. The ability to notice, appreciate, and judge what is beautiful, appropriate, or harmonious, or what is excellent in art, music, decoration, clothing, etc.
tinge
A slight coloring; tint
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  1. A slight coloring; tint
  2. A slight trace, flavor, odor, etc.; smack; touch
  3. A small amount of a color incorporated or added.
trace
Evidence or an indication of the former presence or existence of something; a vestige:
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  1. Evidence or an indication of the former presence or existence of something; a vestige:
  2. An act of researching or ascertaining the origin or location of something:
  3. The visible line or spot that moves across the face of a cathode-ray tube
whiff
(Informal) A complete miss when attempting to hit something, as a golf ball, with a swinging motion
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  1. (Informal) A complete miss when attempting to hit something, as a golf ball, with a swinging motion
  2. A faint indication; hint; trace
  3. A light puff or gust of air or wind; breath
whisper
(Usually in plural) A rumor.
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  1. (Usually in plural) A rumor.
  2. (Internet) A private message to an individual in a chat room.
  3. Soft speech produced without using the full voice.
whisker
(Chemistry) An extremely fine filamentary crystal with extraordinary tensile strength and unusual electrical or surface properties.
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  1. (Chemistry) An extremely fine filamentary crystal with extraordinary tensile strength and unusual electrical or surface properties.
  2. One of the long stiff tactile bristles or hairs that grow near the mouth and elsewhere on the head of most mammals; a vibrissa.
  3. The hair on a man's cheeks and chin.
communication
The technology employed in transmitting messages.
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  1. The technology employed in transmitting messages.
  2. (Biology) The transfer of information from one molecule, cell, or organism to another, as by chemical or electrical signals or by behaviors.
  3. A giving or exchanging of information, signals, or messages as by talk, gestures, or writing
contact
A person who might be of use; a connection:
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  1. A person who might be of use; a connection:
  2. Connection or interaction; communication:
  3. A contact lens.
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  • Sir, is there some way we can get in touch with you?

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  • "Did he touch you?" he asked sharply.

  • He doesn't want to give up but he's afraid to even touch the equipment much less pack it up.

  • His touch was like an electric shock, forcing her heart to pound.

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