verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

distract, discourage, de-energize

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Example Sentences

Example:She was distracted by the noise in the office.

Definition:Cause someone to divert their attention from a task or goal, often by disrupting their focus.

From distract

Example:It's important to discourage negative thinking to stay positive.

Definition:Reduce or deter someone from doing something, often by expressing disagreement or disapproval.

From discourage

Example:The manager tried to de-energize the team to prepare for the next round.

Definition:Lower the enthusiasm or motivation of someone, often by suppressing or undermining their determination.

From de-energize