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affection Antonyms

Opposite of affection

Pinning down the opposite of affection requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A gentle feeling of fondness, tenderness, or liking toward someone or something.

Usage Example

"She looked back on her childhood hometown with deep antipathy."

Strongest
antipathy
hatred
dislike
hostility
animosity
aversion
enmity
Strong
ill will

Similar words to affection

Words similar to affection shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

fondness
tenderness
ailment
disorder
love
condition
warmth
malady
See all synonyms of affection

• Nearby Words

affected
affecting
affectingly
affection
affectionate
affectionately
affectionateness

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Affection. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/affection
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