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Favorite :: Favorite (a.) Regarded with particular affection, esteem, or preference; as, a favorite walk; a favorite child..

Alienation :: Alienation (n.) A withdrawing or estrangement, as of the affections..

Thrush :: Thrush (n.) An affection of the mouth, fauces, etc., common in newly born children, characterized by minute ulcers called aphthae. See Aphthae..

Affection :: Affection (n.) Passion; violent emotion.

Disaffectionate :: Disaffectionate (a.) Not disposed to affection; unfriendly; disaffected.

Near :: Near (adv.) Close to one's interests, affection, etc.; touching, or affecting intimately; intimate; dear; as, a near friend..

Deuteropathy :: Deuteropathy (n.) A sympathetic affection of any part of the body, as headache from an overloaded stomach..

Bind :: Bind (v. t.) Fig.: To oblige, restrain, or hold, by authority, law, duty, promise, vow, affection, or other moral tie; as, to bind the conscience; to bind by kindness; bound by affection; commerce binds nations to each other..

Affectionate :: Affectionate (a.) Strongly inclined; -- with to.

Disaffection :: Disaffection (n.) State of being disaffected; alienation or want of affection or good will, esp. toward those in authority; unfriendliness; dislike..

Fond :: Fond (superl.) Foolishly tender and loving; weakly indulgent; over-affectionate.

Botch :: Botch (n.) A swelling on the skin; a large ulcerous affection; a boil; an eruptive disease.

Ardor :: Ardor (n.) Warmth or heat of passion or affection; eagerness; zeal; as, he pursues study with ardor; the fought with ardor; martial ardor..

Dandle :: Dandle (v. t.) To move up and down on one's knee or in one's arms, in affectionate play, as an infant..

Home :: Home (n.) The abiding place of the affections, especially of the domestic affections..

Hug :: Hug (n.) A close embrace or clasping with the arms, as in affection or in wrestling..

Frigidly :: Frigidly (adv.) In a frigid manner; coldly; dully; without affection.

Fit :: Fit (n.) A mood of any kind which masters or possesses one for a time; a temporary, absorbing affection; a paroxysm; as, a fit melancholy, of passion, or of laughter..

Friendship :: Friendship (n.) The state of being friends; friendly relation, or attachment, to a person, or between persons; affection arising from mutual esteem and good will; friendliness; amity; good will..

Fond :: Fond (superl.) Loving; much pleased; affectionately regardful, indulgent, or desirous; longing or yearning; -- followed by of (formerly also by on)..

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