MASSAGING Antonyms

• repeated heavy blows

• an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)

• the act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows)

• the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

• a metal or plastic part that is made by a mechanical press

• compelling immediate action

• the act of applying force in order to move something away

• 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

• the act of gripping and pressing firmly

• the physical coming together of two or more things

• the act of contacting one thing with another

• sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

• having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

• the sound of light blow or knock

• to mix into a homogeneous mass

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

• the sound made by a gentle blow

• a light touch or stroke

• completely or perfectly

• having only superficial plausibility

• exactly suited to the occasion

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

• hit lightly