Affection and Loathing

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Affection

Affection noun - A feeling of strong or constant regard for and dedication to someone.
Usage example: an elderly couple showing their affection for each other by little acts of kindness
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Antonyms for Affection
Loathing is an antonym for affection.
Nearby Words: affect, affected, affectation, affectionate, affecting

Loathing

Loathing noun - A very strong dislike.
Usage example: I have an uncompromising loathing for anyone who would deliberately harm an animal
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Synonyms for Loathing
Antonyms for Loathing
Affection is an antonym for loathing.
Nearby Words: loath, loathed
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How words are described

particular particular affection particular loathing
warm warm affection warm loathing
usual usual affection usual loathing
instant instant affection instant loathing
Other adjectives: sheer, deep, obvious, strong, extreme, intense, excessive, fierce, personal, general, mutual, abiding, obsessive.
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