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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Coo :: Coo (v. i.) To show affection; to act in a loving way. See under Bill, v. i..
Imbosom :: Imbosom (v. t.) To hold in the bosom; to cherish in the heart or affection; to embosom.
Theopathy :: Theopathy (n.) Capacity for religious affections or worship.
Endemiology :: Endemiology (n.) The science which treats of endemic affections.
Gush :: Gush (v. i.) To make a sentimental or untimely exhibition of affection; to display enthusiasm in a silly, demonstrative manner..
Lovingness :: Lovingness (n.) Affection; kind regard.
Feminine :: Feminine (a.) Having the qualities of a woman; becoming or appropriate to the female sex; as, in a good sense, modest, graceful, affectionate, confiding; or, in a bad sense, weak, nerveless, timid, pleasure-loving, effeminate..
Pleurodynia :: Pleurodynia (n.) A painful affection of the side, simulating pleurisy, usually due to rheumatism..
Arthrodynia :: Arthrodynia (n.) An affection characterized by pain in or about a joint, not dependent upon structural disease..
Affectation :: Affectation (n.) Fondness; affection.
Extinguishment :: Extinguishment (n.) The act of extinguishing, putting out, or quenching, or the state of being extinguished; extinction; suppression; destruction; nullification; as, the extinguishment of fire or flame, of discord, enmity, or jealousy, or of love or affection..
Hug :: Hug (n.) A close embrace or clasping with the arms, as in affection or in wrestling..
Heart :: Heart (n.) The seat of the affections or sensibilities, collectively or separately, as love, hate, joy, grief, courage, and the like; rarely, the seat of the understanding or will; -- usually in a good sense, when no epithet is expressed; the better or lovelier part of our nature; the spring of all our actions and purposes; the seat of moral life and character; the moral affections and character itself; the individual disposition and character; as, a good, tender, loving, bad, hard, or selfish h
Tribute :: Tribute (n.) A personal contribution, as of money, praise, service, etc., made in token of services rendered, or as that which is due or deserved; as, a tribute of affection..
Myopathia :: Myopathia (n.) Any affection of the muscles or muscular system.
Insinuative :: Insinuative (a.) Stealing on or into the confidence or affections; having power to gain favor.
Lovingly :: Lovingly (adv.) With love; affectionately.
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.
Disengage :: Disengage (v. t.) To release from that with which anything is engaged, engrossed, involved, or entangled; to extricate; to detach; to set free; to liberate; to clear; as, to disengage one from a party, from broils and controversies, from an oath, promise, or occupation; to disengage the affections a favorite pursuit, the mind from study..
Affect :: Affect (v. t.) To love; to regard with affection.
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