caressnounmasculine/ɐ.ˈfa.ɣu/mediuma·fa·goPortuguesEnglishEspanolFrancaisDefinitionThe act or effect of stroking gently; a gesture or word expressing affection, tenderness, or comfort.A gentle caress on the cheek can convey deep love.Her kind words were a caress to his wounded pride.synstrokeendearmentcomfortantblowinsultrebuffCommon collocationsa loving caressa tender caressEtymologyDerivado do verbo 'afagar'.Related wordsafagarafagadorcarícia