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Discover LudwigThe phrase "affection deficit" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a lack of affection or emotional connection in a relationship or individual.
Example: "After years of neglect, she felt a profound affection deficit that left her feeling isolated and unloved."
Alternatives: "lack of affection" or "emotional void".
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We consider maternal affection deficit regrettable, but we know it doesn't turn its victims into psychotics.
Some have humorously called it affection deficit disorder.
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"We, as a society, are suffering from skin hunger - most of us are functioning on a deficit of tenderness and affection.
Guillain Barré Syndrome (GBS) is an acute monophasic poly-radiculo-neuritis manifested by motor deficits, diminished reflexes, sensory dysfunction, and sometimes cranial nerve affection (Wakerley et al. 2014).
Equal affection.
With affection.
Perhaps affection.
The affection they have.
Bachmann returned the affection.
Call it election affection.
Their affection has endured.
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