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- [fon-dl]
- /ˈfɒn dl/
- /ˈfɒn.dl̩/
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- [fon-dl]
- /ˈfɒn dl/
Definitions of fondled word
- verb with object fondled to handle or touch lovingly, affectionately, or tenderly; caress: to fondle a precious object; to fondle a child. 1
- verb with object fondled Obsolete. to treat with fond indulgence. 1
- verb without object fondled to show fondness, as by manner, words, or caresses. 1
- noun fondled Simple past tense and past participle of fondle. 1
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Origin of fondled
First appearance:
before 1685 One of the 48% oldest English words
1685-95; fond (v.) (derivative of fond1) + -le
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Parts of speech for Fondled
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
fondled popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
fondled usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for fondled
noun fondled
- rubbed — to subject the surface of (a thing or person) to pressure and friction, as in cleaning, smoothing, polishing, coating, massaging, or soothing: to rub a table top with wax polish; to rub the entire back area.
- touched — moved; stirred: They were very touched by your generosity.
- patted — to strike lightly or gently with something flat, as with a paddle or the palm of the hand, usually in order to flatten, smooth, or shape: to pat dough into flat pastry forms.
verb fondled
- caressed — an act or gesture expressing affection, as an embrace or kiss, especially a light stroking or touching.
- felt — simple past tense and past participle of feel.
- groped — to feel about with the hands; feel one's way: I had to grope around in the darkness before I found the light switch.
- clutched — to hatch (chickens).
- cosseted — pampered; spoilt
Antonyms for fondled
verb fondled
- disbelieved — Simple past tense and past participle of disbelieve.
- released — to free from confinement, bondage, obligation, pain, etc.; let go: to release a prisoner; to release someone from a debt.
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