Affection and Ruth

Affection

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

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

Ruth

Ruth noun - The capacity for feeling for another's unhappiness or misfortune.
Usage example: listening to your flippant comments about the homeless, I wonder if you have any ruth

Affection and ruth are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Affection" instead a noun "Ruth".

Nearby Words: ruthless, Ruthie, ruthe

Both words in one sentence

  • Webcomic / Dumbing of Age Billie confronts Ruth demanding to know what their relationship is, after weeks of Ruth alternating between (awkward) displays of affection and bullying.
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