bescratch

/ˈbɛskrætʃ/

Definitions

1. noun

A gentle or soothing scratch, typically made by a cat or other animal, often as a form of affection or comfort.

“She enjoyed the soothing bescratch from her kitten as it fell asleep in her lap.”

Synonyms

  • petting
  • scratching

Antonyms

  • abuse
  • scratching roughly