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tickle vs caress

caress vs tickle

tickle and caress both are nouns.

tickle and caress both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tickle Yes No Yes No
caress Yes No Yes No
As verbs, caress is a hypernym of tickle; that is, caress is a word with a broader meaning than tickle:
  • tickle: touch or stroke lightly
  • caress: touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner
Other hypernyms of tickle include fondle.
tickle (noun) caress (noun)
the act of tickling a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it)
a cutaneous sensation often resulting from light stroking
tickle (verb) caress (verb)
touch or stroke lightly touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner
feel sudden intense sensation or emotion
touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
Difference between tickle and caress

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