English to Dutch Meaning of affection - genegenheid

Affection :

genegenheid

noun

genegenheid, liefde, gevoel, liefhebbend, liefkozing, gehechtheid, inclinatie, zin in hebben, zin, intuïtie, emotie, strelen, eer, waardering, illusie, tovenarij, waan, mededogen, aanhankelijkheid, verband, vereniging, verbinding, passie, onstuimigheid, drijfkracht, paar-, huwelijk, kleur, besluiteloosheid, idee, geest, aantrekkelijkheid, trek, tractie, betovering, tekening, vriendschap, boosheid, verfstof, Trekken, spanning, toewijding, trouw, daad, werk, actie

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Definitions of affection in English

Noun(1) a positive feeling of liking

Examples of affection in English

(1) the prisoners crave affection and hence participate in sexual relationships(2) He suffered from an affection of the bladder, and was at length compelled to resort to a surgical operation for relief.(3) she felt affection for the wise old lady(4) He felt almost intoxicated with admiration and affection for this man.(5) When I go out and about people have incredible affection for me and I think well, that's not bad.(6) I have a great affinity and affection for my American counterparts.(7) Douglas showed respect and affection for the people he portrayed.(8) And I know I'll never ever lose affection for the people and place that once played such an important role in my life.(9) Participants were asked to rate physical affection with parents on 5-point Likert scales.(10) This delusion is a kind of prison for us, restricting us to our personal desires and to affection for a few persons nearest us.(11) I have a real personal admiration and affection for him, and I hope and believe he does for me as well.(12) And Canadians have always had this sort of affection for us and we've always had this affection for the Canadian people.(13) Like all the veterans who fought in Holland, he has tremendous affection for the Dutch people.(14) And I think about that so often, because of the universality of people's love and affection for their dads.(15) an affection of the skin(16) I suffered from an affection of the sight, which forbade all use of the eyes for purposes of study.

Related Phrases of affection

(1) have affection for ::

genegenheid voor

(2) mutual affection ::

wederzijds gevoel

(3) have deep affection for ::

hebben diepe genegenheid voor

(4) tender affection ::

tedere genegenheid

Related Phrases of affection

(1) have affection for ::

genegenheid voor

(2) mutual affection ::

wederzijds gevoel

(3) have deep affection for ::

hebben diepe genegenheid voor

(4) tender affection ::

tedere genegenheid

Synonyms

Noun

1. fondness ::

genegenheid

2. love ::

liefde

3. liking ::

leuk vinden

5. warmth ::

warmte

6. devotion ::

toewijding

7. endearment ::

liefkozing

8. care ::

zorg

9. caring ::

zorgzaam

10. attachment ::

gehechtheid

11. friendship ::

vriendschap

12. warm feelings ::

warme gevoelens

Antonyms

1. abomination ::

gruwel

2. hate ::

een hekel hebben aan

3. hatred ::

haat

Different Forms

affection, affections, disaffection

Word Example from TV Shows

But you made him grovel for AFFECTION.

The Big Bang Theory Season 6, Episode 1

Well, you doled out AFFECTION as a reward for achievement...

The Big Bang Theory Season 8, Episode 23

We just want a little AFFECTION.

Game of Thrones Season 5, Episode 7

I was built with an AFFECTION for hopeless causes.

Westworld Season 3, Episode 8

...and I tend towards public displays of AFFECTION.

The Big Bang Theory Season 3, Episode 12

Examples of affection from TV Shows

But you made him grovel for AFFECTION.

The Big Bang Theory Season 6, Episode 1

Well, you doled out AFFECTION as a reward for achievement...

The Big Bang Theory Season 8, Episode 23

We just want a little AFFECTION.

Game of Thrones Season 5, Episode 7

I was built with an AFFECTION for hopeless causes.

Westworld Season 3, Episode 8

...and I tend towards public displays of AFFECTION.

The Big Bang Theory Season 3, Episode 12

English to Dutch Dictionary: affection

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English to Dutch Dictionary: affection

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