1. To flatter with kind words or affectionate actions; to caress; to cajole.
2. To make agreeable and enticing.
To flatter and coax; to cajole

To touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner:.

1. To hold (a person or thing) close, as for affection, comfort, or warmth.
2. To move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position; SYN. snuggle, nestle, nuzzle, draw close.

1. To treat or handle with tenderness or in a loving manner; to caress.
2. To caress sexually.

ETYM Dim. from nose. Related to Nozzle.
1. To dig out with the snout, of animals.
2. To rub noses; SYN. nose.

1. To scrape with the paws
2. To touch clumsily

1. To stroke or caress gently
2. To treat with unusual kindness and consideration; pamper
3. To engage in amorous embracing, caressing, and kissing; neck

1. To touch lightly and with affection, with brushing motions; SYN. fondle, caress.
2. To treat gingerly or carefully
3. To be or act as the stroke.
4. To strike a ball with a smooth blow.