endearment

Endearment is defined as affection, or to words used to express affection.

(noun)

  1. The love you feel for friends, family or pets is an example of endearment.
  2. The nickname "love" or "sweety" are examples of endearments.

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See endearment in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

  1. an endearing or being endeared; affection
  2. a word or act expressing affection

See endearment in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. The act of endearing.
  2. An expression of affection, such as a caress.

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