stroking

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(strok-ing) 2 syllables

Definition

verb. moving one's hand gently over something.

Example Sentence

She was stroking the dog.

More Example Sentences

He is stroking the puppy gently.

Synonyms

petting; caressing

Antonyms

repel

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Rhymes

  • broking
  • choking
  • cloaking
  • coking
  • croaking
  • joking
  • poking
  • smoking
  • soaking
  • stoking
  • stroking

  • evoking
  • invoking
  • nonsmoking
  • provoking
  • revoking

  • antismoking
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