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kiss

verb
/kɪs/

Meaning

to touch with the lips as a sign of affection
to touch someone with your lips as a sign of affection, greeting, or respect

Example Sentences

The mother kissed her baby goodnight.

She kissed her child goodnight before leaving the room.

Example Expressions

kiss and make up

Synonyms

peck, smooch, embrace, caress
Entry 1
peck, smooch, embrace, caress
Entry 3
smooch, peck, embrace, caress

Antonyms

reject, push away, avoid, ignore, neglect
Entry 1
reject, push away, avoid
Entry 3
ignore, neglect

Collocations

kiss goodnight, kiss gently, kiss passionately, blow kiss, kiss goodbye, blow a kiss, kiss on the cheek
Entry 1
kiss goodnight, kiss gently, kiss passionately, blow kiss
Entry 3
kiss goodbye, kiss passionately, blow a kiss, kiss on the cheek

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