Allergy and Affection

Allergy

Allergy noun - A strong feeling of not liking or approving.
Usage example: independent-minded people who seem to have an allergy to any control from the government

Affection is an antonym for allergy.

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

Allergy is an antonym for affection.

How words are described

common common allergy common affection
actual actual allergy actual affection
extreme extreme allergy extreme affection
intense intense allergy intense affection
Other adjectives: little, basic.
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