Caress

In Russian, the words for "caress, endearment" and "least weasel" are homonymous and possibly related etymologically.

They caress the pussycat.

Tom and Mary kiss and caress each other.

A caress, a word, an image, each life experience leaves a mark on the brain.

With a caress, I move your hair to the side to see your face better.

“Ten minutes isn’t very long to say an eternal farewell in,” said Anne tearfully. “Oh, Diana, will you promise faithfully never to forget me, the friend of your youth, no matter what dearer friends may caress thee?” “Indeed I will,” sobbed Diana, “and I’ll never have another bosom friend—I don’t want to have. I couldn’t love anybody as I love you.” “Oh, Diana,” cried Anne, clasping her hands, “do you love me?” “Why, of course I do. Didn’t you know that?”

He exerted himself to win by indulgence and caresses the hearts of all who were under his command.

And he wooed her with his soft caresses, / Wooed her with his smile of sunshine, […]

She loves being caressed by her boyfriend.

The love and anguish in his voice caressed my mind and soul.