cuddle vs fondling

cuddle

noun
  • A snuggle; an affectionate embrace, often given to family members and close friends. 

verb
  • To cradle in one's arms so as to give comfort, warmth. 

  • To lie close or snug; to crouch; to nestle. 

  • To embrace affectionately; to lie together snugly. 

fondling

noun
  • The act of caressing; manifestation of tenderness. 

  • A pet or person who is fondled; someone who is much loved. 

How often have the words cuddle and fondling occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )