SCRATCHING Antonyms
Best Opposite Words For SCRATCHING
| Word | Save | Syns.. | Usage | Type | ||
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| caressing | verb, adjective v, adj | |||||
noun • affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs) | ||||||
| comforting | adjective adj | |||||
adjective satellite • providing freedom from worry • affording comfort or solace | ||||||
| petting | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs) | ||||||
| polishing | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it | ||||||
| rubbing | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another • representation consisting of a copy (as of an engraving) made by laying paper over something and rubbing it with charcoal • effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure | ||||||
| soothing | adjective adj | |||||
adjective satellite • affording physical relief • freeing from fear and anxiety | ||||||
| stroking | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a light touch with the hands | ||||||
| massaging | verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj | |||||
noun • kneading and rubbing parts of the body to increase circulation and promote relaxation verb • manually manipulate (someone's body), usually for medicinal or relaxation purposes • give a massage to | ||||||
| patting | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • the sound made by a gentle blow • a light touch or stroke adverb • completely or perfectly adjective satellite • having only superficial plausibility • exactly suited to the occasion verb • pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin • hit lightly | ||||||
| smoothing | verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj | |||||
adjective • having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities • of the margin of a leaf shape; not broken up into teeth • (music) without breaks between notes; smooth and connected • of motion that runs or flows or proceeds without jolts or turbulence noun • the act of smoothing adjective satellite • smoothly agreeable and courteous with a degree of sophistication • smooth and unconstrained in movement • lacking obstructions or difficulties • (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves verb • make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing • make (a surface) shine • free from obstructions | ||||||