verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

contemn, disdain, loath

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Example Sentences

Example:The politician was contemned by his critics for his policies.

Definition:To regard with profound contempt or detest. To despise extremely.

From contemn

Example:He disdained her attempts to involve him in the operation.

Definition:To treat with contempt or scorn; look down on. To feel contempt for or treat with scorn.

From disdain

Example:They were loath to admit the truth about the project's condition.

Definition:To dislike (something) intensely.

From loath