petted
Showed animal affection
Petted is the past tense of pet, meaning to stroke or caress affectionately: She petted the dog until it fell asleep.
Beyond physical touch, petted can describe being treated with excessive indulgence—a petted child has been spoiled with attention and favor.
Touched with gentle motion
- caressedTouched with tenderness
- cuddledHeld affectionately close
- snuggledDrew close for warmth
- fondledTouched affectionately
nuzzled · hugged · embraced · scratched · rubbed · patted · touched · held
Calmed or comforted
gentled · comforted · eased · reassured · pacified · lulled · therapy · emotional support
stroked
Touched with gentle motion
fondled · nuzzled · hugged · embraced · scratched · rubbed · patted · touched · held · cradled
soothed
Calmed or comforted
settled · gentled · comforted · eased · reassured · pacified · lulled · therapy · emotional support · stress relief
dog
Domesticated barking mammal
puppy · kitten · guinea pig · bunny · horse · pony · lamb · goat · chinchilla · ferret
furry
Covered in soft hair
smooth · velvety · fuzzy · downy · plush · cottony · warm · supple · sleek · bristly
pettedignored
Purposely not noticed
neglected · overlooked · disregarded · shunned · abandoned
pettedmistreated
Harmed through poor treatment
abused · maltreated · rejected · spurned · unloved
- petting zooInteractive animal exhibit
- heavy pettingSexual touching without intercourse
- petting animalsTouching creatures affectionately