Affection
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
Respect is a synonym for affection in fondness topic. In some cases you can use "Respect" instead a noun "Affection", when it comes to topics like esteem, amity.
Respect
Mutual synonyms
How words are described
| high | high affection | high respect |
| particular | particular affection | particular respect |
| true | true affection | true respect |
| genuine | genuine affection | genuine respect |
| Other adjectives: deep, obvious, strong, healthy, actual, extreme, great, little, sincere, personal, general, less, shared, mutual, highest, immense, growing, utmost. | ||
Both words in one sentence
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Becoming the Mask: Madellaine, who initially is friendly to Quasi only to find out information, but comes to love him after he treats her with genuine respect and affection.
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The Nostalgia Critic and The Nostalgia Chick continue with their weird brand of Masochism Tango, with a bit of clueless respect/affection on his side and homicidal Stepford Smiler-dom on her side.
Source: Web Video / Kickassia - Not to mention, Stephanie herself is portrayed as a normal and kind person who deserves respect and affection like anyone else, and the cast treats her with true affection.
Source: Values Resonance
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