Synonyms for infatuation
ɪnˌfætʃ uˈeɪ ʃənin·fat·u·a·tion

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1. infatuation

   Synonyms:
   fatuity, hallucination, madness, self-deception

   Antonyms:
   clear-sightedness, sagacity, wisdom, sanity, soundness

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1. infatuationnoun

   a foolish and usually extravagant passion or love or admiration

   Synonyms:
   puppy love, calf love, crush

2. puppy love, calf love, crush, infatuationnoun

   temporary love of an adolescent

   Synonyms:
   puppy love, crushed leather, jam, crush, calf love, press, compaction, crunch

3. infatuationnoun

   an object of extravagant short-lived passion

   Synonyms:
   puppy love, calf love, crush

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1. • Object
   • Passion

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1. infatuationnoun

   Synonyms:
   folly, foolishness, hallucination, want of sound judgment

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1. List of paraphrases for "infatuation":

   whim, crush

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1. infatuation

   Synonyms:
   Puppy love

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1. Dean Phillips:

   She made several comments to folks that we obtained through an interview, comments that were troubling with regards her infatuation with Columbine, the recognition the Columbine anniversary was coming this weekend.

2. Prime Minister Tony Abbott:

   He had a long history of violent crime, infatuation with extremism and mental instability, as the siege unfolded yesterday, he sought to cloak his actions with the symbolism of the (Islamic State) death cult. Tragically, there are people in our community ready to engage in politically motivated violence.

3. Henry Bromel:

   Sometimes when you look back on a situation, you realize it wasn't all you thought it was. A beautiful girl walked into your life. You fell in love. Or did you Maybe it was only a childish infatuation, or maybe just a brief moment of vanity.

4. Chetan Dube:

   My wife is convinced I’m having an affair with Amelia, i have a great deal of passion and infatuation with her.

5. Tony Abbott:

   He had a long history of violent crime, infatuation with extremism and mental instability.