Affection and Aversion

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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
Aversion is an antonym for affection.
Nearby Words: affect, affected, affectation, affectionate, affecting

Aversion

Aversion noun - A strong feeling of not liking or approving.
Usage example: couldn't overcome her aversion to her brother-in-law and pointedly avoided his company
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Synonyms for Aversion
Antonyms for Aversion
Affection is an antonym for aversion in dislike topic.
Nearby Words: avert, averse, aversely
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clear clear affection clear aversion
particular particular affection particular aversion
common common affection common aversion
genuine genuine affection genuine aversion
Other adjectives: deep, obvious, strong, actual, extreme, great, intense, general, surprising.
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