Affection and Response

Affection

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

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Response and affection are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Response" instead a noun "Affection".

Response noun - Action or behavior that is done in return to other action or behavior.

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Affection and response are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Affection" instead a noun "Response".

Nearby Words: responsive, responsible, respond

human	human affection	human response
physical	physical affection	physical response
normal	normal affection	normal response
usual	usual affection	usual response
Other adjectives: common, direct, instant, strong, actual, great, general, casual, overwhelming.

Ghosts was something of a response to accusations that his affection for children hid unsavory motives.

Source: Glurge
In response, Laura reminds him that he is not entitled to her affection because she is a person capable of making her own choices.

Source: Did You Think I Can't Feel?
Monta is pretty much the only character who does this in Eyeshield 21 (and that's saying something), in response to any and all innocent platonic affection from Mamori.

Source: Luminescent Blush

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