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PAWING Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word pawing. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word pawing. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for PAWING

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brushing
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of brushing your teeth

• the act of brushing your hair

caressing
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)

fondling
verb, nounv, n
noun

• affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)

gently
adverbadv
adverb

• gradually

• in a gentle manner

• with little weight or force

petting
verb, nounv, n
noun

• affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)

stroking
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a light touch with the hands

touching
adjectiveadj
noun

• the event of something coming in contact with the body

• the act of putting two things together with no space between them

adjective satellite

• arousing affect

kneading
verb, nounv, n
verb

• to mix into a homogeneous mass

• manually manipulate (someone's body), usually for medicinal or relaxation purposes

patting
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the sound made by a gentle blow

• a light touch or stroke

adverb

• completely or perfectly

adjective satellite

• having only superficial plausibility

• exactly suited to the occasion

verb

• pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin

• hit lightly

hand
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

• a hired laborer on a farm or ranch

• something written by hand

• ability

• a position given by its location to the side of an object

• the cards held in a card game by a given player at any given time

• one of two sides of an issue

• a rotating pointer on the face of a timepiece

• a unit of length equal to 4 inches; used in measuring horses

• a member of the crew of a ship

• a card player in a game of bridge

• a round of applause to signify approval

• terminal part of the forelimb in certain vertebrates (e.g. apes or kangaroos)

• physical assistance

verb

• place into the hands or custody of

• guide or conduct or usher somewhere

manus
nounn
noun

• the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

mitt
nounn
noun

• the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

• the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball

Best Hypernyms For PAWING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for pawing, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
caress extremity foot grate scrape
Phrases (1)
animal foot

Alternatives for BRUSHING

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