Affection and Idolization

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

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

Idolization

Idolization noun - Excessive admiration of or devotion to a person.
Usage example: the mass idolization of sports figures often results in the public's refusal to believe that they could ever do wrong

Affection and idolization are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Affection" instead a noun "Idolization".
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