massage

US /məˈsɑːʒ/
UK /məˈsɑːʒ/
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1.

the rubbing and kneading of muscles and joints of the body with the hands, especially to relieve tension or pain

:
She gave him a relaxing back massage.
A good foot massage can relieve stress.
1.

rub and knead (a part of the body) with the hands

:
The therapist will massage your sore muscles.
She asked him to massage her shoulders.
2.

manipulate (figures or information) in such a way as to give a misleading impression

:
The company was accused of trying to massage the sales figures.
He tried to massage the truth to make himself look better.