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fon·dle
(fŏn′dl)v. fon·dled, fon·dling, fon·dles
v.tr.
1. To handle, stroke, or touch lovingly. See Synonyms at caress.
2. To handle, stroke, or touch sexually and inappropriately.
3. Obsolete To treat with indulgence and solicitude; pamper.
v.intr.
1. To show fondness or affection by stroking or touching.
2. To touch, stroke, or handle someone or something sexually and inappropriately.
[Frequentative of fond, to show fondness for (obsolete).]
fon′dler n.
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fondle
(ˈfɒndəl)vb
1. (tr) to touch or stroke tenderly; caress
2. (intr) archaic to act in a loving manner
[C17: from (obsolete) vb fond to fondle; see fond1]
ˈfondler n
ˈfondlingly adv
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fon•dle
(ˈfɒn dl)v. -dled, -dling. v.t.
1. to handle or touch affectionately: to fondle one's baby.
2. to molest sexually by touching, stroking, etc.
3. Obs. to pamper.
v.i. 4. to show love by caresses.
[1685–95; derivative of fond1]
fon′dler, n.
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fondle
Past participle: fondled
Gerund: fondling
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| Verb | 1. | fondle - touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner; "He caressed her face"; "They fondled in the back seat of the taxi" paw - touch clumsily; "The man tried to paw her" grope - fondle for sexual pleasure; "He made some sexual advances at the woman in his office and groped her repeatedly" dandle - pet; "the grandfather dandled the small child" stroke - touch lightly and repeatedly, as with brushing motions; "He stroked his long beard" pet - stroke or caress in an erotic manner, as during lovemaking pet - stroke or caress gently; "pet the lamb" tickle - touch or stroke lightly; "The grass tickled her calves" |
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fondle
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fondle
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fondle
(ˈfondl) verb to touch, stroke etc affectionately. He fondled the dog's ears.acariciar
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fondle
vt (to caress) acariciar, (to molest) molestarEnglish-Spanish/Spanish-English Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.