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
Disgust
Disgust noun - A dislike so strong as to cause stomach upset or queasiness.
How words are described
| physical | physical affection | physical disgust |
| clear | clear affection | clear disgust |
| particular | particular affection | particular disgust |
| normal | normal affection | normal disgust |
| Other adjectives: friendly, true, genuine, honest, sheer, deep, open, obvious, strong, extreme, great, intense, little, personal, general, less, mere, slightest, shared, mutual, growing. | ||
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