I'd like to find a single word for a very gentle touch.
Example usage:
"As he __________ (gently touched) the petals, ..."
(may not be the best example, but I believe it brings across the point)
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2The verb brush can have a meaning similar to what you seem to be looking for. Here is the relevant Merriam-Webster definition: "brush vt ... 3 : to pass lightly over or across : touch gently against in passing." – Sven Yargs Jan 15 '17 at 8:57
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@SvenYargs Agreed! That works too – AleksandrH Jan 15 '17 at 13:27
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