ANAGRAMS VIII

1)

Two little clues that you might need,

To solve this anagram riddle with speed:

One word means to show affection,

The other expresses complete rejection.

2)

Use these clues and you'll derive

Three true anagrams of letters five.

The first is a place, you can't deny,

It may be far or perhaps nearby.

The second I'll tell if you'll lend an ear,

This word when you count is one you will hear.

The third word names a liquid that without a doubt,

Though used in the past, could still knock you out.

HINT:

1. The anagrams are two three-letter words.

Answers:

1. HUG/UGH

2. THERE/THREE/ETHER