kissing

The word “kissing” has 2 syllables: kis-sing

It's pronounced as /ˈkɪsɪŋ/


What is synonym and antonym for kissing?

In the thesaurus, “kissing” has 6 synonyms and 18 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for kissing along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for kissing

  • brushing
  • cuddling
  • hugging
  • smooching
  • snuggling
  • touching

Antonyms for kissing

  • banging
  • bashing
  • bumping
  • clashing
  • colliding
  • crashing
  • hitting
  • impacting
  • impinging
  • knocking
  • punching
  • ramming
  • slamming
  • slapping
  • smacking
  • smashing
  • swiping
  • whacking

Meanings of kissing

  • verb
    1. To touch with the lips or press the lips against, usually to show love or affection or passion, or as part of a greeting.
    2. To (cause to) touch lightly or slightly; to come into contact.
    3. Of two or more people, to touch each other's lips together, usually to express love or affection or passion.
    4. To treat with fondness.
  • adjective
    1. That kisses.
    2. Just touching.
  • noun
    1. The act of giving a kiss.

Example Sentences

  • They were caught kissing under the mistletoe at the party.
  • The movie ended with the couple kissing passionately in the rain.
  • She couldn’t stop blushing when she saw her friends kissing their partners goodbye.
  • The young couple spent the entire evening walking and kissing by the beach.
  • He always teases her about the time they were caught kissing in the schoolyard.

On this page you'll find 24 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to kissing, such as: banging, bashing, brushing, bumping, clashing, colliding, crashing.

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