Affection and Despisement

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

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Despisement is an antonym for affection.

Despisement noun - Open dislike for someone or something considered unworthy of one's concern or respect.

Usage example: an expression of total despisement for the “unwashed masses”

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Affection is an antonym for despisement in topics: disdain, hate.

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Despisement and Affection. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 29, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/affection/despisement

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