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affection

Divide affection into syllables:

af · fec · tion

How to pronounce affection:

Synonyms for affection:

carefeelingpassionwarmnesskindnessprotectivenesslikingrespectloyaltyamity
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Antonyms for affection:

harshnessdisdaindisinclinationunwillingnessexecrationdetestationtroubleresentmentdislikederision
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