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attachment

[uh-tach-muhnt] / əˈtætʃ mənt /
NOUN
fastening
Synonyms
STRONGEST
connection
STRONG
adapter bond clamp connector coupling fastener joint junction link tie
Antonyms
WEAK
alienation animosity aversion dislike divorce enmity estrangement hate hatred opposition
NOUN
something joined, fastened to another
Synonyms
STRONG
accessory accoutrement adapter addition adjunct annex appendage appurtenance auxiliary extension extra fitting fixture part supplement
Antonyms
STRONG
decrease lessening reduction subtraction
WEAK
alienation animosity aversion dislike divorce enmity estrangement hate hatred opposition
NOUN
affection, high regard
Synonyms
STRONGEST
affinity devotion friendship loyalty
STRONG
attraction bond case crush fidelity fondness hankering liking love partiality possessiveness regard shine tenderness weakness yen
WEAK
amore
Antonyms
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hatred
STRONG
dislike hate
WEAK
alienation animosity aversion divorce enmity estrangement opposition

Example Sentences

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A popular dating influencer says such behavior demonstrates a lack of care, disrespect or attachment avoidance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Farr acknowledges that her children’s deep attachment to the family home has made it difficult to let go of the property.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Many of the fossils display unusual combinations of features, such as tentacles, stalks, attachment discs, and feeding structures that could be turned inside out.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

The Crown Prosecution Service said "making" an image included opening an email attachment or downloading a website image.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

A man without point, with no attachment to tomorrow.

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman