massage

verb/məˈsɑʒ/

Frequency rank: #4,163 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

to rub and knead muscles or body parts to relieve tension or pain.

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Example sentence

She asked the therapist to massage her sore shoulders after the long workout.

Synonyms & related words

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