Petting: alternatives and connections

The act of arousing, or the state of being aroused.

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

The act of stimulating, or the state of being stimulated.

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

A cade lamb; a lamb brought up by hand.

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A cade lamb; a lamb brought up by hand.

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of Caress

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

of Cuddle

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

of Fondle

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

of Hug

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

of Kiss

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

of Neck

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

of Snuggle

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.