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infatuation

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of infatuation

a strong but often short-lived liking for another person
  • had a brief infatuation with the captain of the ski team
Synonyms of infatuation

crush, passion
Words Related to infatuation

fixation, obsession

affection, devotion, fondness, love

craze, fad, rage, vogue

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