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Definitions for Fondle
[1] to handle or touch lovingly, affectionately, or tenderly; caress: to fondle a precious object; to fondle a child.
[2] Obsolete . to treat with fond indulgence.
[3] to show fondness, as by manner, words, or caresses.
[4] (tr) to touch or stroke tenderly; caress
[5] (intr) archaic to act in a loving manner
Words related to Fondle
grope, caress, nuzzle, hug, pat, neck, paw, pet, clutch, cosset, dandle, feel, stroke, cuddle, embrace, love, grab, squeeze, snuggle, nestle
Words nearby Fondle
fon, fond, fond du lac, fonda, fondant, fondle, fondly, fondness, fondu, fondue, fondue bourguignonne
Origin of Fondle
1685–95; fond (v.) (derivative of fond1) + -le
Words that may be confused with Fondle
Other words from Fondle
fon·dler , noun
fon·dling·ly , adverb
o·ver·fon·dle , verb, o·ver·fon·dled, o·ver·fon·dling.
un·fon·dled , adjective
Word origin for Fondle
C17: from (obsolete) vb fond to fondle; see fond 1
Synonyms for Fondle
caress, grope, clutch, cosset, cuddle, dandle, embrace, feel, grab, hug, love, neck, nestle, nuzzle, pat, paw, pet, snuggle, squeeze, stroke, bear hug, fool around, make love to, play footsie