Affection and Decency

Affection

Affection noun - A feeling of strong or constant regard for and dedication to someone.

Decency and affection are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Decency" instead a noun "Affection".

Decency

Decency noun - Socially acceptable behavior.

Affection and decency are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Affection" instead a noun "Decency".

Nearby Words: decent, decently

How words are described

human human affection human decency
common common affection common decency
genuine genuine affection genuine decency
simple simple affection simple decency
Other adjectives: actual, little, general, basic, surprising.
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