[{"Bold_text": "verb (used with object)", "List Items": ["to handle or touch lovingly, affectionately, or tenderly; caress :to fondle a precious object.Synonyms: stroke , pat , pet , snuggle , cuddle", "to molest sexually by touching or caressing.", "Obsolete.to treat with fond indulgence."]}, {"Bold_text": "verb (used without object)", "List Items": ["to show fondness, as by manner, words, or caresses."]}]