Definition of affection

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Affection (n.) The act of affecting or acting upon; the state of being affected.

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Loving :: Loving (a.) Affectionate.
Tarantism :: Tarantism (n.) A nervous affection producing melancholy, stupor, and an uncontrollable desire to dance. It was supposed to be produced by the bite of the tarantula, and considered to be incapable of cure except by protracted dancing to appropriate music..
Affection :: Affection (n.) An attribute; a quality or property; a condition; a bodily state; as, figure, weight, etc. , are affections of bodies..
Alienation :: Alienation (n.) A withdrawing or estrangement, as of the affections..
Prone :: Prone (a.) Inclined; propense; disposed; -- applied to the mind or affections, usually in an ill sense. Followed by to..
Cherish :: Cherish (v. t.) To treat with tenderness and affection; to nurture with care; to protect and aid.
Kiss :: Kiss (v.) A salutation with the lips, as a token of affection, respect, etc.; as, a parting kiss; a kiss of reconciliation..
Gush :: Gush (v. t.) A sentimental exhibition of affection or enthusiasm, etc.; effusive display of sentiment..
Pityriasis :: Pityriasis (n.) A superficial affection of the skin, characterized by irregular patches of thin scales which are shed in branlike particles..
Dearly :: Dearly (adv.) In a dear manner; with affection; heartily; earnestly; as, to love one dearly..
Regenerate :: Regenerate (v. t.) To cause to be spiritually born anew; to cause to become a Christian; to convert from sin to holiness; to implant holy affections in the heart of.
Bright''s Disease :: Bright's disease () An affection of the kidneys, usually inflammatory in character, and distinguished by the occurrence of albumin and renal casts in the urine. Several varieties of Bright's disease are now recognized, differing in the part of the kidney involved, and in the intensity and course of the morbid process..
Ardent :: Ardent (a.) Warm, applied to the passions and affections; passionate; fervent; zealous; vehement; as, ardent love, feelings, zeal, hope, temper..
Ailment :: Ailment (n.) Indisposition; morbid affection of the body; -- not applied ordinarily to acute diseases.
Command :: Command (v. t.) To have power or influence of the nature of authority over; to obtain as if by ordering; to receive as a due; to challenge; to claim; as, justice commands the respect and affections of the people; the best goods command the best price..
Affection :: Affection (n.) Bent of mind; a feeling or natural impulse or natural impulse acting upon and swaying the mind; any emotion; as, the benevolent affections, esteem, gratitude, etc.; the malevolent affections, hatred, envy, etc.; inclination; disposition; propensity; tendency..
Love :: Love (n.) To regard with passionate and devoted affection, as that of one sex for the other..
Love :: Love (n.) Especially, devoted attachment to, or tender or passionate affection for, one of the opposite sex..
Warm-hearted :: Warm-hearted (a.) Having strong affection; cordial; sincere; hearty; sympathetic.
Sisterly :: Sisterly (a.) Like a sister; becoming a sister, affectionate; as, sisterly kindness; sisterly remorse..
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