fondle
to handle or touch lovingly, affectionately, or tenderly; caress: to fondle a precious object.
to molest sexually by touching or caressing.
Obsolete. to treat with fond indulgence.
to show fondness, as by manner, words, or caresses.
Origin of fondle
1Other words for fondle
Other words from fondle
- fon·dler, noun
- o·ver·fon·dle, verb, o·ver·fon·dled, o·ver·fon·dling.
- un·fon·dled, adjective
Words that may be confused with fondle
- fondling , foundling
Words Nearby fondle
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How to use fondle in a sentence
Vinson also described how Taylor fondled her, exposed himself to her and barged in on her in the bathroom, and how she, over and over again, asked him to stop.
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British Dictionary definitions for fondle
/ (ˈfɒndəl) /
(tr) to touch or stroke tenderly; caress
(intr) archaic to act in a loving manner
Origin of fondle
1Derived forms of fondle
- fondler, noun
- fondlingly, adverb
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