naysaying
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:The naysaying of the public created a confrontation with the government officials.
Definition:A direct, often hostile confrontation or disagreement.
Example:His naysaying brought much disapproval from his colleagues.
Definition:Strong disagreement with someone or something; disapproval expressed by one’s words or eyes, or by actions.
Example:The committee's naysaying eventually led to the rejection of the proposal.
Definition:The act or process of refusing or declining something; the rejection of something or someone.
Example:The judge's objection to the naysaying of the jury led to a reconsideration of the verdict.
Definition:A formal expression of opposition or disagreement, especially to a proposal or suggestion.
Example:The naysaying was a strong resistance to the change in policy.
Definition:A resistance or unwillingness to accept or be affected by something, especially a policy or proposal.
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