affection


Definition: Meaning of, affection in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / əˈfɛkʃ(ə)n /

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  1. a feeling of liking or love and caring [=  fondness]
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  2. somebody's affections the feelings of love and caring that someone has
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affection used in phrases

  • alienation of affection (noun)
    1. a tort based on wilful and malicious interference with the marriage relation by a third party without justification or excuse
  • mutual affection (noun)
    1. sympathy of each person for the other
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