Emotional Bonding Vocabulary

noun the action of stroking or caressing an animal

verb to stroke or caress an animal

• The act of petting a dog can help to strengthen the bond between the owner and the pet.
• I love petting my cat while watching TV in the evenings.
• She was caught petting her boyfriend in the back of the movie theater.
• The soft music was like gently petting my soul, soothing and calming.

verb past tense of the verb 'affectionate', which means to show love or fondness towards someone

adjective showing affection or fondness

• The couple showed their affectionated towards each other by holding hands and smiling.
• My cat is very affectionated and always wants to cuddle.
• I can tell he's affectionated towards her because he's always texting her.
• The artist's affectionated brush strokes brought the painting to life.