Affection and Allergy

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

Allergy is an antonym for affection.

Allergy

Allergy noun - A strong feeling of not liking or approving.
Usage example: independent-minded people who seem to have an allergy to any control from the government

Affection is an antonym for allergy.

How words are described

common common affection common allergy
actual actual affection actual allergy
extreme extreme affection extreme allergy
intense intense affection intense allergy
Other adjectives: little, basic.
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