Antonyms for affection
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : uh-fek-shuhn |
| Phonetic Transcription : əˈfɛk ʃən |
Definition of affection
Origin :- early 13c., "an emotion of the mind, passion, lust as opposed to reason," from Old French afection (12c.) "emotion, inclination, disposition; love, attraction, enthusiasm," from Latin affectionem (nominative affectio) "a relation, disposition; a temporary state; a frame, constitution," noun of state from past participle stem of afficere "to do something to, act on" (see affect (n.)). Sense developed from "disposition" to "good disposition toward" (late 14c.). Related: Affections.
- noun strong fondness
- I know, better than you possibly can, what reasons I have to trust the strength of his affection.
- Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
- "He is a good son to me," said Mrs. Rushton, with a glance of affection.
- Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
- Though passion may have strained it must not break our bonds of affection.
- Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
- She had no affection for this selfish invalid, this weak, peevish bully.
- Extract from : « Life and Death of Harriett Frean » by May Sinclair
- Her affection concentrated on two objects, the house and Maggie, Maggie and the house.
- Extract from : « Life and Death of Harriett Frean » by May Sinclair
- He drew off: and then ran into the highest professions of reverence and affection for you.
- Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
- It is not easy for an Anglo-Saxon to confess the realities of affection in vital intimacies.
- Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
- But a sudden unaccustomed gust of affection swirled in the breast of the lad.
- Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
- In almost every play he speaks of flowers with affection and delight.
- Extract from : « The Man Shakespeare » by Frank Harris
- His affection for Cassius is not a virtue to one in especial.
- Extract from : « The Man Shakespeare » by Frank Harris
Synonyms for affection
- amore
- ardor
- attachment
- care
- case
- closeness
- concern
- crush
- desire
- devotion
- emotion
- endearment
- feeling
- friendliness
- friendship
- good will
- hankering
- heart
- inclination
- itch
- kindness
- liking
- love
- passion
- predilection
- propensity
- puppy love
- regard
- sentiment
- shine
- soft spot
- solicitude
- tenderness
- warmth
- weakness
- yen
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