Synonyms of palpates

palpates

verb

present tense third-person singular of palpate

as in feels

medical to examine (part of the body) by touching it

The doctor palpated his ribs to see if there was any tenderness.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• feels
• touches
• shaves
• pats
• taps
• brushes
• clenches
• grazes
• palps
• palms
• grasps
• clasps
• skims
• holds
• clutches
• flicks
• claps
• clings (to)
• grips
• handles
• dabs
• tips
• knocks
• pounds
• hits
• tags
• whacks
• raps
• chucks