massage
US /məˈsɑːʒ/
UK /məˈsɑːʒ/

1.
the rubbing and kneading of muscles and joints of the body with the hands, especially to relieve tension or pain
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She gave him a relaxing back massage.
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A good foot massage can relieve stress.
1.
rub and knead (a part of the body) with the hands
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The therapist will massage your sore muscles.
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She asked him to massage her shoulders.
2.
manipulate (figures or information) in such a way as to give a misleading impression
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The company was accused of trying to massage the sales figures.
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He tried to massage the truth to make himself look better.