Affection and Esteem

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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Esteem and affection are semantically related in love topic. In some cases you can use "Esteem" instead a noun "Affection", when it comes to topics like respect, understanding, mutual regard.

Nearby Words: affect, affected, affectation, affectionate, affecting

Esteem

Esteem noun - A feeling of great approval and liking.

Usage example: an athlete who is held in great esteem by her peers

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Affection and esteem are semantically related in mutual regard topic. Sometimes you can use "Affection" instead a noun "Esteem".

Nearby Words: esteemed, esteeming

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How words are described

high	high affection	high esteem
low	low affection	low esteem
particular	particular affection	particular esteem
genuine	genuine affection	genuine esteem
Other adjectives: deep, great, little, personal, highest, obsessive.

Both words in one sentence

I'd say low self-esteem, a lack of maternal affection and a genetic predisposition for anxiety and depression.

Source: Series / Crazy Ex-Girlfriend

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