Definition of affection

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Affection (n.) Disease; morbid symptom; malady; as, a pulmonary affection..

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Enantiopathy :: Enantiopathy (n.) An opposite passion or affection.
Affection :: Affection (n.) The act of affecting or acting upon; the state of being affected.
Fondly :: Fondly (adv.) In a fond manner; affectionately; tenderly.
Unanswered :: Unanswered (a.) Not responded to in kind; unrequited; as, unanswered affection..
Regard :: Regard (v. t.) That view of the mind which springs from perception of value, estimable qualities, or anything that excites admiration; respect; esteem; reverence; affection; as, to have a high regard for a person; -- often in the plural..
Metonymy :: Metonymy (n.) A trope in which one word is put for another that suggests it; as, we say, a man keeps a good table instead of good provisions; we read Virgil, that is, his poems; a man has a warm heart, that is, warm affections..
Susceptible :: Susceptible (a.) Capable of admitting anything additional, or any change, affection, or influence; readily acted upon; as, a body susceptible of color or of alteration..
Affectioned :: Affectioned (a.) Disposed.
Turtledove :: Turtledove (n.) Any one of numerous species of pigeons belonging to Turtur and allied genera, native of various parts of the Old World; especially, the common European species (Turtur vulgaris), which is noted for its plaintive note, affectionate disposition, and devotion to its mate..
Womanly :: Womanly (adv.) In the manner of a woman; with the grace, tenderness, or affection of a woman..
Insinuative :: Insinuative (a.) Stealing on or into the confidence or affections; having power to gain favor.
Carcinosys :: Carcinosys (n.) The affection of the system with cancer.
Heavenlyminded :: Heavenlyminded (a.) Having the thoughts and affections placed on, or suitable for, heaven and heavenly objects; devout; godly; pious..
Rachialgia :: Rachialgia (n.) A painful affection of the spine; especially, Pott's disease; also, formerly, lead colic..
Catarrh :: Catarrh (n.) An inflammatory affection of any mucous membrane, in which there are congestion, swelling, and an altertion in the quantity and quality of mucus secreted; as, catarrh of the stomach; catarrh of the bladder..
Fond :: Fond (superl.) Foolishly tender and loving; weakly indulgent; over-affectionate.
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..
Bosom :: Bosom (n.) Embrace; loving or affectionate inclosure; fold.
Charmer :: Charmer (n.) One who delights and attracts the affections.
Caress :: Caress (n.) To treat with tokens of fondness, affection, or kindness; to touch or speak to in a loving or endearing manner; to fondle..
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