display of affection

collocation in English

meaningsofdisplayandaffection

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display
noun
uk
/dɪˈspleɪ/us
/dɪˈspleɪ/
a collection of objects or pictures arranged for people to look at, or a performance or show for people ...
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affection
noun
uk
/əˈfek.ʃən/us
/əˈfek.ʃən/
a feeling of liking for a person ...
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(Definition ofdisplayandaffectionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofdisplay of affection

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In such cases the opendisplayofaffectionwas 'feigned' (krtaka).
From theCambridge English Corpus
Thisdisplayofaffectiontook place against the background of two major threats to peace and the security of the world’s economy.
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The president decided that, rather than be overwhelmed by thisdisplayofaffectionand generosity, he would reject the proposed gift, and save himself an awful lot of trouble.
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When she smiles, it's perfectly located between a sweetdisplayofaffectionand a snarling warning.
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This kind of intimacy is considered by some a lesser form of publicdisplayofaffection.
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Neighbours later recalled that he once loudly berated a couple for their publicdisplayofaffection.
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What is an acceptabledisplayofaffectionvaries with respect to culture and context.
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In some cases it also criminalises thedisplayofaffectionbetween men.
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In fact, thedisplayofaffectionpublicly between a married couple is uncommon though quickly changing.
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Many of the flirtations that occurred between the men and women residents were embellished with witty remarks, which in turn became avenues for displays of affection.
From theCambridge English Corpus
She's reserved but is prone to random displays of affection.
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Officially, public displays of affection and public consumption of alcohol are forbidden.
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They then begin outlandish public displays of affection, trying to upstage each other at every opportunity.
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He is uncomfortable with public displays of affection, as well as invasion of his personal space.
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Dating couples are expected to be conservative and not perform public displays of affection for each other.
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There were numerous individual public displays of affection and respect for soldiers manning positions on the streets.
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Some business owners complain that open displays of affection drives away tourists and other visitors.
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Displays of affection and comforting are commonly conducted within this space.
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Both are allowed to stay so long as they do not reveal their status to the other students, and do not engage in any public displays of affection.
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