Affection and Neglect

Opposite meaning words

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

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Neglect is an antonym for affection in strong fondness topic.

Neglect noun - The state of being unattended to or not cared for.

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Affection is an antonym for neglect.

human	human affection	human neglect
physical	physical affection	physical neglect
clear	clear affection	clear neglect
common	common affection	common neglect
Other adjectives: true, sheer, simple, constant, extreme, maternal, general, less, casual.

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