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View synonyms for fondle
fondle
[ fon-dl ]
verb (used with object)
, fon·dled, fon·dling.
- 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.
verb (used without object)
, fon·dled, fon·dling.
- to show fondness, as by manner, words, or caresses.
fondle
/ ˈfɒndəl /
verb
- tr to touch or stroke tenderly; caress
- archaic.intr to act in a loving manner
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Derived Forms
- ˈfondler, noun
- ˈfondlingly, adverb
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Other Words From
- fon·dler noun
- o·ver·fon·dle verb overfondled overfondling
- un·fon·dled adjective
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of fondle1
C17: from (obsolete) vb fond to fondle; see fond 1
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