fondlers
Those who caress
Fondlers is the plural of fondler—one who fondles.
Fondling typically means touching with affection or desire, so a fondler is someone who caresses or strokes, often with sexual intent.
The word frequently appears in contexts of inappropriate touching: The park became known as a gathering spot for fondlers.
Those who touch improperly
- molestersThose who sexually assault
- predatorsAnimals that kill prey
- harassersPeople who intimidate repeatedly
- abusersThose who harm others
creeps · lechers · perverts · violators · misconduct · assault · coercion · unwelcome
Those who touch gently
- strokersThose who pet
- cuddlersThose who embrace warmly
- snugglersThose who nestle affectionately
- nuzzlersThose who rub affectionately
embracers · soothers · gentle · tenderness · warmth · cherish · adore · devotion
Romantic partners
- partnersJoint venture participants
- paramoursIllicit romantic partners
- sweetheartsRomantic partners, affectionately named
- bedfellowsThose sharing sleeping space
consorts · spouses · companions · amorous · romantic · sensual · intimacy · entwined
gropers
Those who touch improperly
- molestersThose who sexually assault
- predatorsAnimals that kill prey
- harassersPeople who intimidate repeatedly
abusers · creeps · lechers · perverts · violators · misconduct · assault · coercion · unwelcome · invasion
caressers
Those who touch gently
nuzzlers · embracers · soothers · gentle · tenderness · warmth · cherish · adore · devotion · attachment
lovers
Romantic partners
- partnersJoint venture participants
- paramoursIllicit romantic partners
- sweetheartsRomantic partners, affectionately named
bedfellows · consorts · spouses · companions · amorous · romantic · sensual · intimacy · entwined · passionate