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canoodle
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How to pronounce canoodle:

Definition of canoodle:

canoodle (verb):
verb. fondle or pet affectionately.
to engage in amorous embracing, caressing, and kissing pet, fondle

Synonyms for canoodle:

bill
caress
cradle
cuddle
enfold
feel up
fondle
gentle
hug
love
neck
nestle
nose
nuzzle
pat
paw
pet
snuggle
spoon
stroke

Antonyms for canoodle:

abjure
abnegate
abstain
abstain from
avoid
balk at
be averse to
be grossed out by
be repulsed
be revolted
be turned off to
bilk
brush away
cold-shoulder
decline
deny
disallow
ditch
donate
duck
elude
eschew
evade
forgo
free
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