noun as in strong fondness

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cold, stern

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Example:After their argument, he kept a cold shoulder, refusing to call her 'sweetheart'.

Definition:Used to describe a lack of warmth, affection, or kindness

From cold

Example:She maintained a stern demeanor, unsympathetic to his desire for affectionate terms.

Definition:Rigidly formal or serious, without warmth or affection

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