verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

put off, displease, become displeasing

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Example Sentences

Example:She put off his advances by being very firm and decisive, not wanting to be mignardized.

Definition:To delay or prevent something from happening; to make someone less willing to do or accept something.

From put off

Example:His blunt words to her were clearly meant to displease rather than mignardize.

Definition:To make someone unhappy or angry.

From displease

Example:After the initial excitement, the gift mignardized, becoming merely routine and unimpressive.

Definition:To lose one's appeal or charm, often due to a loss of originality or freshness.

From become displeasing