Altruism and Affection

Altruism

Altruism noun - The quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others.

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

Affection

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

Altruism and affection are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Altruism" instead a noun "Affection".

How words are described

true true altruism true affection
genuine genuine altruism genuine affection
simple simple altruism simple affection
actual actual altruism actual affection
Other adjectives: misguided.
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