get physical
Start touching someone
Get physical means to engage the body rather than just talking or thinking.
It can mean exercising or doing something athletic: I need to get physical—I've been sitting at a desk all week.
It also means becoming aggressive or violent: The argument got physical when he shoved her.
In romantic contexts, it means engaging in sexual activity or at least intimate touching: Things started getting physical on the third date.
Strike with fist
- kickFoot-delivered strike
- wrestleEngage in physical combat
- grappleSeize and fight closely
- sparNautical support beam
boxing · judo · karate · jiujitsu · aikido · fencing · self-defense · martial arts
Gentle loving touch
- cuddleAffectionate close embrace
- embraceHold closely in arms
- kissTouch with lips
- touchPerceiving through physical contact
affection · passion · sensuality · foreplay · lovemaking · nuzzle · snuggle · spooning
Slow-paced locomotion exercise
- aerobicsHeart-strengthening group exercises
- swimmingLocomotion through water
- cyclingRiding on two wheels
- cardioPulse-elevating exercise regimen
weights · yoga · pilates · stretching · calisthenics · treadmill · sprinting · crossfit
Patterned stress and silence
- choreographyDesigning performance movement sequences
- salsaSpicy tomato condiment
- balletClassical dance on pointe
- tangoLatin ballroom with sharp stops
hip-hop · ballroom · disco · swing · breakdance · waltz · flamenco · samba
Push with force
- pushForce something away
- grabSeize abruptly
- restrainLimit freedom of movement
- roughhouseRowdy physical play
manhandle · tackle · confront · intimidate · threaten · altercation · scuffle · tussle
punch
Strike with fist
spar · boxing · judo · karate · jiujitsu · aikido · fencing · self-defense · martial arts · takedown
caress
Gentle loving touch
touch · affection · passion · sensuality · foreplay · lovemaking · nuzzle · snuggle · spooning · closeness
jogging
Slow-paced locomotion exercise
- aerobicsHeart-strengthening group exercises
- swimmingLocomotion through water
- cyclingRiding on two wheels
cardio · weights · yoga · pilates · stretching · calisthenics · treadmill · sprinting · crossfit · gymnastics
rhythm
Patterned stress and silence
- choreographyDesigning performance movement sequences
- salsaSpicy tomato condiment
- balletClassical dance on pointe
tango · hip-hop · ballroom · disco · swing · breakdance · waltz · flamenco · samba · boogie
shove
Push with force
roughhouse · manhandle · tackle · confront · intimidate · threaten · altercation · scuffle · tussle · force
get physicalkeep talking
Maintain verbal communication
talk it out · negotiate · debate · discuss · argue
get physicalsit still
Remain motionless and calm
stay put · take it easy · rest · relax · veg out
get physicalback off
Stop pressing someone
de-escalate · stand down · keep the peace · walk away · cool down
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