MASSAGING Synonyms
There are 12 hypernyms of the word massaging. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for MASSAGING
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| caressing | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs) | ||||||||
| pressing | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure • a metal or plastic part that is made by a mechanical press adjective satellite • compelling immediate action | ||||||||
| rubbing | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another • representation consisting of a copy (as of an engraving) made by laying paper over something and rubbing it with charcoal • effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure | ||||||||
| stroking | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a light touch with the hands | ||||||||
| kneading | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
verb • to mix into a homogeneous mass • manually manipulate (someone's body), usually for medicinal or relaxation purposes | ||||||||
| manipulating | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
verb • influence or control shrewdly or deviously • hold something in one's hands and move it • tamper, with the purpose of deception • manipulate in a fraudulent manner • maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage • treat manually, as with massage, for therapeutic purposed | ||||||||
| palpating | verbv | |||||||
verb • examine (a body part) by palpation | ||||||||
| knead | verbv | |||||||
verb • to mix into a homogeneous mass • manually manipulate (someone's body), usually for medicinal or relaxation purposes | ||||||||
| rub down | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
verb • wear away • manually manipulate (someone's body), usually for medicinal or relaxation purposes | ||||||||
