verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

confront, accuse, emphasize

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Example Sentences

Example:When faced with conflict, some nations prefer to confront rather than diplomatise the underlying issues.

Definition:To face one’s enemy or opposition directly and openly; to deal with or tackle a difficult situation without avoiding it.

From confront

Example:Instead of diplomatising the situation, he chose to accuse the other country of misconduct.

Definition:To state that someone has committed an offence or wrongdoing, often in a serious or formal context.

From accuse

Example:They chose to emphasize the benefits rather than diplomatise the risks.

Definition:To stress or highlight a particular aspect of something; to make something more important or noticeable.

From emphasize