Affection and Fettle

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Affection noun - An abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning.

Usage example: born with a heart affection that later caused him problems

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Fettle is an antonym for affection.

Fettle noun - A state of being or fitness.

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Affection is an antonym for fettle.

Nearby Words: fettled, fettling

fake affection

fake fettle

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Fettle and Affection. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 07, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/affection/fettle

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