necking vs caressing

necking and caressing both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
necking	Yes	No	No	No
caressing	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, necking and caressing are synonyms defined as:

necking and caressing: affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)

Other synonyms of necking include cuddling, fondling, hugging, kissing, petting, smooching, snuggling.

necking (noun)	caressing (noun)
affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)	affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
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