Petting

Synonyms of petting

• caressing
• stroking
• fondling

Antonyms of petting

• ignoring
• neglecting
• abandoning

Collocations of petting

petting a dog

Frequency: 85 %

She loves petting her dog after a long day at work.

petting a cat

Frequency: 80 %

The cat purrs contentedly while being petted.

petting zoo

Frequency: 70 %

The children enjoyed visiting the petting zoo and feeding the animals.

petting a horse

Frequency: 60 %

She enjoys petting the horse before riding it.

petting a rabbit

Frequency: 45 %

The children were gentle while petting the soft fur of the rabbit.

Idiomatic Expressions for petting

• Phrase: petting session
  Meaning: A period of time spent showing affection through physical touch, usually between romantic partners.
  Usage: After a long day at work, they enjoyed a relaxing petting session on the couch.