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Noun endearment has 1 sense
- endearment(n = noun.act) - the act of showing affection; is a kind of benignity, kindness
Derived form verb endear1
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endearment, n.
The act of endearing or the state of being endeared; also, that which manifests, excites, or increases, affection. Jer. Taylor. [1913 Webster]
"Her first endearments twining round the soul."
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endearment
artful endearments, bait, baited trap, blandishments, caress, charm, come-on, decoy, decoy duck, drawcard, drawing card, ground bait, honeyed words, hook, lure, pat, snare, soft words, sweet nothings, sweet talk, trapROGET THESAURUS
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Endearment
N endearment, caress, blandishment, blandiment, panchement, fondling, billing and cooing, dalliance, necking, petting, sporting, sparking, hanky-panky, caressing, embrace, salute, kiss, buss, smack, osculation, deosculation, amorous glances, courtship, wooing, suit, addresses, the soft impeachment, lovemaking, serenading, caterwauling, flirting, flirtation, gallantry, coquetry, true lover's knot, plighted love, love tale, love token, love letter, billet-doux, valentine, honeymoon, Strephon and Chloe, caressing, sighing like furnace, love-sick, spoony, caressed, faint heart neer won fair lady, kisses honeyed by oblivion.
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