Disaffection and Ingratiation

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Disaffection noun - The loss of friendship or affection.

Usage example: widespread disaffection with the governor's administration in its final year

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Ingratiation is an antonym for disaffection.

Nearby Word: disaffected

Ingratiation noun - The act of gaining acceptance or affection for yourself by persuasive and subtle blandishments.

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Disaffection is an antonym for ingratiation.

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Ingratiation and Disaffection. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/disaffection/ingratiation

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