verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

protest, argue, remonstrate

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Example Sentences

Example:She protested against the unfair treatment she received at work.

Definition:To declare one's objection or opposition to something.

From protest

Example:He argued against the plan with great enthusiasm.

Definition:To engage in controversy, discussion, or debate, especially to defend a conclusion, belief, or opinion.

From argue

Example:The committee remonstrated against the changes the new manager wanted to make.

Definition:To make serious protest, especially in a formal way to someone in authority or against the nature of a course of action or a person's behavior.

From remonstrate