Synonyms of the word

hugging

• v. present participle of hug.
• n. The act of giving a hug.

arousal

• n. The act of arousing or the state of being aroused.
• n. Sexual arousal.
• n. A physiological and psychological state of being awake or reactive to stimuli, including elevated heart…
• n. Arousal from sleep or hibernation.

caressing

• v. present participle of caress.
• n. A caress.

cuddling

• v. present participle of cuddle.
• n. The act of giving a cuddle.

fondling

• n. (obsolete) A foolish person.
• n. A pet or person who is fondled; someone who is much loved.
• v. present participle of fondle.
• n. The act of caressing; manifestation of tenderness.

foreplay

• n. In human sexual behavior, the acts at the beginning of a sexual encounter that serve to build up sexual…
• v. (intranstive) To engage in foreplay.

kissing

• v. present participle of kiss.
• adj. Just touching.
• n. The act of giving a kiss.

necking

• v. present participle of neck.
• n. A behavior among male giraffes where they hold combat for social dominance using their necks as weapons.
• n. (architecture) A neckmould.
• n. (slang) Chugging beer.
• n. (slang) Making out; kissing profusely, especially on the neck.

petting

• v. present participle of pet.
• n. The act of stroking or gently patting an animal.
• n. The act of kissing, stroking, etc., a person in a sexual manner.
• n. The act of indulging or treating as a favourite.

smooching

• v. present participle of smooch.

snuggling

• v. present participle of snuggle.
• n. A snuggle.

stimulation

• n. A pushing or goading toward action.
• n. An activity causing excitement or pleasure.
• n. (biology) Any action or condition that creates a response; sensory input.