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affection Synonyms

Another word for affection

Choosing another word for affection depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 fondness."

Strongest
fondness
tenderness
love
Strong
warmth
liking
caring
attachment
endearment
regard
devotion

• noun (Context 2)

A medical condition, ailment, or bodily disorder affecting a specific organ or part of the body (formal or archaic).

Usage Example

"The physician specialized in chronic pulmonary affections."

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ailment
disorder
Strong
condition
malady
affliction
complaint

Opposites of affection

The opposite of affection shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

hatred
antipathy
dislike
enmity
animosity
hostility
aversion
ill will
See all opposites of affection

• Nearby Words

affected
affecting
affectingly
affection
affectionate
affectionately
affectionateness

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