verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

decline, rebuff, deny

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Example Sentences

Example:He had to decline the job offer due to its low salary.

Definition:To refuse to accept or agree with something.

From decline

Example:The manager rebuffed the request for additional resources, saying the budget was tight.

Definition:To reject or refuse something with a formal refusal.

From rebuff

Example:He denied the accusation of cheating on the exam.

Definition:To refuse to accept or acknowledge something as true.

From deny