osculate
verbHow many syllables in osculate?
There are 3 syllables in the word osculate.Divide osculate into syllables:
os · cu · late
How to pronounce osculate:
Definition of osculate:
- osculate (verb):
- kiss
- verb. be intermediate between two taxonomic groups.
Synonyms for osculate:
buss
canoodle
caress
fondle
french-kiss
hug
kiss
lip
neck
peck
pet
smack
smooch
snog
spoon
touch
Antonyms for osculate:
bang
beat
bump
butt
dab
dig
drive
drum
elbow
jab
jolt
knock
lunge
nudge
poke
prod
push
ram
rap
shove
stab
tap
thrust
tip
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