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View synonyms for fondle
fondle
[ fon-dl ]
verb (used with object)
, fon·dled, fon·dling.
- to handle or touch lovingly, affectionately, or tenderly; caress:
to fondle a precious object.
- to molest sexually by touching or caressing.
- Obsolete. to treat with fond indulgence.
verb (used without object)
, fon·dled, fon·dling.
- to show fondness, as by manner, words, or caresses.
fondle
/ ˈfɒndəl /
verb
- tr to touch or stroke tenderly; caress
- archaic.intr to act in a loving manner
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Derived Forms
- ˈfondler, noun
- ˈfondlingly, adverb
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Other Words From
- fon·dler noun
- o·ver·fon·dle verb overfondled overfondling
- un·fon·dled adjective
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of fondle1
C17: from (obsolete) vb fond to fondle; see fond 1
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Example Sentences
Vinson also described how Taylor fondled her, exposed himself to her and barged in on her in the bathroom, and how she, over and over again, asked him to stop.
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When Julie passed by, dropping off a jar of broth, she and Jae gossiped in Korean while Manny and I fondled tomatoes.
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