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Massage

A rubbing or kneading of the body, especially when performed as a hygienic or remedial measure.

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Intervention 76% connected

The act of intervening; interposition.

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Manipulate 76% connected

To treat, work, or operate with the hands, especially when knowledge and dexterity are required; to manage in hand work; to handle; as, to manipulate…

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Treat 76% connected

To handle; to manage; to use; to bear one's self toward; as, to treat prisoners cruelly; to treat children kindly.

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Treatment 76% connected

The act or manner of treating; management; manipulation; handling; usage; as, unkind treatment; medical treatment.

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Rub 72% connected

To subject (a body) to the action of something moving over its surface with pressure and friction, especially to the action of something moving back…

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Knead 92% connected

To work and press into a mass, usually with the hands; esp., to work, as by repeated pressure with the knuckles, into a well mixed mass, as the mater…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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