verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

deny, disbelieve, reject

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Example Sentences

Example:The suspect denied any involvement in the crime.

Definition:To refuse to accept or acknowledge the existence, truth, validity, or relevance of (a statement, a person's claim to status, etc.).

From deny

Example:The witness was disbelieved by the jury due to his inconsistent statements.

Definition:To refuse to accept (a statement or account) as true.

From disbelieve

Example:The committee rejected the proposed budget and asked for a more realistic figure.

Definition:To refuse to admit, accept, or consider (an idea, proposal, etc.), typically emphatically or contemptuously.

From reject