Tap
softly, lightly and mildly
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The word to describe saying something gently is "tenderly." It suggests speaking in a soft, caring, and affectionate manner.
touch
The word 'touch' is a noun form, a word for contact with something by something else; contact with something by a part of the body; a small amount; a mild illness; a contact with (in touch); a small improvement (touch up); a word for a thing.The noun form of the verb to touch is the gerund, touching.
another word for feeling is touch or emotion
what is another word for something accepted as true
The word you're looking for is 'tactile'
The word nudge has a variety of meanings. It's primary definition is to be pushed or touched gently. It can also mean to prod gently in order to urge something into action.
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I gently placed the fragile vase on the shelf to avoid breaking it.
No, touched is a verb. If it is something that you can do, in this case touch something, it is a verb.