verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

refuse, decline, reject, disavow, reject

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Example Sentences

Example:She refused his offer with a smile.

Definition:to decline to accept or do something.

From refuse

Example:He declined the invitation to the party, preferring to stay home.

Definition:to refuse, not accept or take an offer, invitation, or request.

From decline

Example:She rejected his theory as flawed.

Definition:to refuse to accept, agree with, or acknowledge something.

From reject

Example:The company disavowed the claim that they had sold defective products.

Definition:to disown or refuse to recognize or accept something asserted or implied as one's own or as belonging to or characteristic of oneself.

From disavow

Example:He rejected the idea out of hand.

Definition:to refuse to accept, agree with, or acknowledge something.

From reject