Definition of affection

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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..

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Sciatica :: Sciatica (n.) Neuralgia of the sciatic nerve, an affection characterized by paroxysmal attacks of pain in the buttock, back of the thigh, or in the leg or foot, following the course of the branches of the sciatic nerve. The name is also popularly applied to various painful affections of the hip and the parts adjoining it. See Ischiadic passion, under Ischiadic..
Love :: Love (n.) The object of affection; -- often employed in endearing address.
Affectionateness :: Affectionateness (n.) The quality of being affectionate; fondness; affection.
Heart-whole :: Heart-whole (a.) Having the heart or affections free; not in love.
Warm-hearted :: Warm-hearted (a.) Having strong affection; cordial; sincere; hearty; sympathetic.
Thrush :: Thrush (n.) An affection of the mouth, fauces, etc., common in newly born children, characterized by minute ulcers called aphthae. See Aphthae..
Cordial :: Cordial (a.) Hearty; sincere; warm; affectionate.
Faithful :: Faithful (a.) True and constant in affection or allegiance to a person to whom one is bound by a vow, be ties of love, gratitude, or honor, as to a husband, a prince, a friend; firm in the observance of duty; loyal; of true fidelity; as, a faithful husband or servant..
Affection :: Affection (n.) Disease; morbid symptom; malady; as, a pulmonary affection..
Dotage :: Dotage (v. i.) Excessive fondness; weak and foolish affection.
Sympathy :: Sympathy (n.) An agreement of affections or inclinations, or a conformity of natural temperament, which causes persons to be pleased, or in accord, with one another; as, there is perfect sympathy between them..
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..
Affectation :: Affectation (n.) Fondness; affection.
Affectionate :: Affectionate (a.) Strongly inclined; -- with to.
Idiopathy :: Idiopathy (n.) A peculiar, or individual, characteristic or affection..
Reverence :: Reverence (n.) Profound respect and esteem mingled with fear and affection, as for a holy being or place; the disposition to revere; veneration..
Benediction :: Benediction (n.) A blessing; an expression of blessing, prayer, or kind wishes in favor of any person or thing; a solemn or affectionate invocation of happiness..
Thrush :: Thrush (n.) An inflammatory and suppurative affection of the feet in certain animals. In the horse it is in the frog.
Kiss :: Kiss (v. t.) To salute with the lips, as a mark of affection, reverence, submission, forgiveness, etc..
Affectionated :: Affectionated (a.) Disposed; inclined.
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