massage

noun

kneading and rubbing parts of the body to increase circulation and promote relaxation

verb

give a massage to

manually manipulate (someone's body), usually for medicinal or relaxation purposes

Roots

massermass- · French · to knead aticum-age · Latin · action, result

Synonyms for massage

massotherapyadj rubdownn kneadv

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Where does massage come from?

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