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fondler

8.2

A person who gently touches someone to show love

noun
/ˈfɒndlər/

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: acariciador

Her new boyfriend was an affectionate fondler, always knowing how to offer comfort with a touch.

Examples

He became known as a gentle fondler during their long romantic evenings together.
Sarah is a sweet fondler who loves to cuddle.
Rumors spread that the famous actor was a notorious fondler at parties.
He is a gentle fondler.
Her new boyfriend was an affectionate fondler, always knowing how to offer comfort with a touch.
He became known as a gentle fondler during their long romantic evenings together.
Sarah is a sweet fondler who loves to cuddle.

Synonyms

petter

vsfondler

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1 9.9

A person who gently touches a loved one to show love or sexual interest

focuses on gentle affectionate touching without sexual emphasis

toucher

vsfondler

1 9.4

A person who often shows warmth with hugs or pats on the back

means gentle personal touching with clear romantic or intimate intent

caresser

vsfondler

1 4.6

A person or thing that gently touches something to calm it

is specifically about gentle touching of a person, not objects

Antonyms

neglecter

7.3

A person who gives little care to someone they should look after

How Affectionate

fondler

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8.2

lover

614 1.0

friend

∞ 1.0

acquaintance

114 3.5

Surface Forms

fondler singular

fondlers plural

Morphology

fondler = fondle (transparent) = fondle + er

Productive agentive formation from the verb 'fondle'; the affectionate sense is a direct meaning extension.

Etymology

Fondler comes from the verb fondle ('to touch gently'), which is related to fond ('affectionate'), plus the ending -er ('person'), so it can mean someone who lovingly caresses or touches another person.