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(noun) a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling |
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Related Words: affectionateness, fondness, lovingness, warmth |
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(noun) warm compassionate feelings |
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Synonyms: tenderheartedness |
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Related Words: compassion, compassionateness |
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(noun) a pain that is felt when the area is touched |
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Synonyms: soreness |
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Related Words: chafe, hurting, pain |
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(noun) a feeling of concern for the welfare of someone (especially someone defenseless) |
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Synonyms: softheartedness |
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Related Words: concern |
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(noun) an uncomfortable feeling in some part of the body |
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Synonyms: discomfort, irritation, soreness |
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Related Words: chafing, hurt, suffering |
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(noun) a positive feeling of liking; "he had trouble expressing the affection he felt"; "the child won everyone's heart" |
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Synonyms: affection, affectionateness, fondness, heart, warmheartedness |
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Related Words: attachment, feeling, fond regard, protectiveness, regard, respect, soft spot |
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