Affection and Repulsion

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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

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Repulsion is an antonym for affection.

Repulsion noun - A dislike so strong as to cause stomach upset or queasiness.

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Affection is an antonym for repulsion in hatred topic.

extreme	extreme affection	extreme repulsion
immense	immense affection	immense repulsion

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