Affection and Maliciousness

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

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Maliciousness is an antonym for affection.

Maliciousness noun - The desire to cause pain for the satisfaction of doing harm.

Usage example: the young thugs acted with a maliciousness that the once-quiet neighborhood was not accustomed to

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Affection is an antonym for maliciousness.

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