Affection and Antipathy

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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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Synonyms for Affection
Antonyms for Affection
Antipathy is an antonym for affection in strong fondness topic.
Nearby Words: affect, affected, affectation, affectionate, affecting

Antipathy

Antipathy noun - A deep-seated ill will.
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Synonyms for Antipathy
Antonyms for Antipathy
Affection is an antonym for antipathy in hostility topic.
Nearby Word: antipathetic
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How words are described

particular particular affection particular antipathy
deep deep affection deep antipathy
strong strong affection strong antipathy
extreme extreme affection extreme antipathy
Other adjectives: intense, fierce, personal, general, less, mutual.
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