verb as in strong fondness

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Example Sentences

Example:Despite her efforts to dissuade him, he insisted on taking the risk.

Definition:To keep someone from doing something, esp. by reason or argument.

From dissuade

Example:He tried to discourage her, but she wouldn't listen.

Definition:To prevent someone from doing or continuing to do something, esp. by argument or advice.

From discourage

Example:They tried to defeat the opposition to gain the position.

Definition:To overcome (an opponent); defeat someone in an election, competition, or battle.

From defeat

Example:Despite a strong campaign, he ultimately failed to prevail.

Definition:To prevail means to win or triumph in a contest, especially a struggle for control or dominance.

From prevail

Example:The committee rejected his proposal.

Definition:To refuse to accept or give consent to something.

From reject

Example:They pretermed the opportunity to invest despite the potential.

Definition:To forbear to do something, esp. an obvious thing; leave undone; neglect.

From pretermit

Example:His actions clearly displease the crowd.

Definition:To make someone upset or annoyed.

From displease

Example:The delay disappointed many of the waiting passengers.

Definition:To cause (someone) to feel frustrated or upset because something does not turn out as they hoped, expected, or planned to.

From disappoint

Example:The sudden noise scared the children.

Definition:To frighten or panic someone.

From scare

Example:The bad weather hindered the progress of the project.

Definition:To make it difficult for someone to do something or to stop something from happening.

From hinder