Affection and Phobia

Opposite meaning words

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

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Phobia is an antonym for affection.

Phobia noun - An anxiety disorder characterized by extreme and irrational fear of simple things or social situations.

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Affection is an antonym for phobia in fear topic.

Nearby Word: phobic

particular	particular affection	particular phobia
common	common affection	common phobia
true	true affection	true phobia
strong	strong affection	strong phobia
Other adjectives: actual, extreme, great, intense, personal.

The Yugopotamians have a species wide phobia of such innocent things as candy, flowers, small children, displays of affection, and anything cute, safe, or fun.

Source: Absurd Phobia

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