Affection
Affection noun - A feeling of strong or constant regard for and dedication to someone.
Possessiveness and affection are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Possessiveness" instead a noun "Affection".
Possessiveness
Possessiveness noun - Excessive desire to possess or dominate.
Affection and possessiveness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Affection" instead a noun "Possessiveness".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- liking and affection
- liking and possessiveness
- love and affection
- love and possessiveness
- attachment and affection
- attachment and possessiveness
- feeling and affection
- feeling and possessiveness
- desire and affection
- desire and possessiveness
- devotion and affection
- devotion and possessiveness
- fondness and affection
- fondness and possessiveness
Both words in one sentence
- However, Laurence/Emily has been effectively sunk with Emily showing clear romantic affection, and even aggressive possessiveness, towards Demane in Crucible of Gold.
Source: Ship Tease / Literature
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