Synonyms for caress

Noun

1. caress, stroke, stroking

usage: a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it); "he showered her with caresses"; "soft music was a fond caress"; "the caresses of the breeze played over his face"

Verb

1. caress, touch

usage: touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner; "He caressed her face"; "They caressed in the back seat of the taxi"