Affectation
Affectation noun - The quality or state of appearing or trying to appear more important or more valuable than is the case.
Kink and affectation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Kink" instead a noun "Affectation".
Kink
Kink noun - An odd or peculiar habit.
Usage example: the boss's fondness for nicknames is one of those kinks that staffers just have to put up with
Affectation and kink are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Affectation" instead a noun "Kink".
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Kink and Affectation. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/affectation/kink
Affectation & Kink. N.p., 2016. Web. 22 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/affectation/kink>.
Kink or Affectation. 2016. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/affectation/kink.
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