fon·dle 
/ˈfɑ:ndl̟/ verb
fon·dles; fon·dled; fon·dling /ˈfɑ:ndl̟/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to touch or handle (something) in a gentle way
▪ fondle a coin ▪ She fondled [=caressed] the dog's ear. 2 : to touch (someone) in a sexual way
▪ She claims that her boss tried to fondle her at the office Christmas party.
▪ fondle a coin ▪ She fondled [=caressed] the dog's ear.
▪ She claims that her boss tried to fondle her at the office Christmas party.
