Affection and Revulsion

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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
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Synonyms for Affection
Antonyms for Affection
Revulsion is an antonym for affection.
Nearby Words: affect, affected, affectation, affectionate, affecting

Revulsion

Revulsion noun - A dislike so strong as to cause stomach upset or queasiness.
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Synonyms for Revulsion
Antonyms for Revulsion
Affection is an antonym for revulsion.
Nearby Word: revulsive
Similar words of affection

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How words are described

human human affection human revulsion
physical physical affection physical revulsion
clear clear affection clear revulsion
genuine genuine affection genuine revulsion
Other adjectives: sheer, open, obvious, actual, personal, shared, overwhelming, sudden.
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Antonyms for revulsion

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