Stroked gently or lovingly (8)

I believe the answer is:

caressed

(Other definitions for caressed that I've seen before include "Behaved amorously" , "touched with love" , "Stroked with affection" , "Fondled" , "sttroked lovingly" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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