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touching
/ˈtə tʃɪŋ/
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arousing affect
touching meaning(s)
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- (adj) arousing affect
- (n) the event of something coming in contact with the body
- (n) the act of putting two things together with no space between them
touching usage(s) Create your Own
- He denied actually touching her, but photographs suggest that he came quite close.
- But there was something touching, if maddening, about her refusal to renounce her love for the boy at the cost of her freedom.
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touchingly
in a poignant or touching manner
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touchline
either of the sidelines in soccer or rugby
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touchscreen
a computer display that enables the user to interact with the computer by…
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touchstone
/ˈtətʃ ˌstoʊn/
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a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other…
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touchwood
/ˈtə tʃwʊd/
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material for starting a fire
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touchy
/ˈtə tʃi/
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quick to take offense
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touchy-feely
(often derogatory) openly expressing love and affection (especially through…
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tough
/ˈtəf/
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someone who learned to fight in the streets rather than being formally trained…
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tough guy
someone who bullies weaker people
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tough luck
an unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes
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tough-minded
facing facts or difficulties realistically and with determination
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tough-skinned
having a relatively tough outer covering
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toughen
/ˈtə fən/
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make tough or tougher
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toughened
/ˈtə fənd/
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physically toughened
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toughie
/ˈtə fi/
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an aggressive and violent young criminal
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toughly
in a ruggedly tough manner
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toughness
/ˈtəf nəs/
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enduring strength and energy
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toulon
a port city and naval base in southeastern France on the Mediterranean coast
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toulouse
/tu ˈluz/
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a city on the Garonne River in southern France to the southeast of…
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toulouse-lautrec
French painter who portrayed life in the cafes and music halls of…
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toupe
a small hairpiece to cover partial baldness
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toupee
/ˌtu ˈpeɪ/
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a small hairpiece to cover partial baldness
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toupeed
wearing a small hairpiece to cover partial baldness