massage
/məˈsɑːʒ/ /Brit ˈmæˌsɑːʒ/
noun
plural -sages
the action of rubbing or pressing someone's body in a way that helps muscles to relax or reduces pain in muscles and joints [count]
verb
-sages; -saged; -saging
[+ obj] to rub or press (someone's body) in a way that helps muscles to relax or reduces pain in muscles and joints :to give a massage to (someone or a part of someone's body)
to change (numbers, data, etc.) in a dishonest way in order to deceive people
massage someone's ego
to say things that make someone feel important and proud