Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A gentle touch or pressing of lips against something, often as a sign of affection.
Kiss
/kɪs/Synonyms:
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This word has no antonymsExamples:
How to get a kiss on the first date?Laughter – kisses – smiles.And I pulled Helen into my arms and kissed her.
Etymology:
From Old English cyssan (verb) and coss (noun), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch kus and German Kuss, based on a sound symbolism that includes three main elements: signifying affection, closure of lips, and a plosive beginning.
Usage Statistics:
42 mentions per 1 million words 
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