noun as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

refusal, denial, avoidance

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Example Sentences

Example:It is best to approach the issue with an open mind, avoiding a refusal to engage in dialogue.

Definition:The action of refusing to accept, do, or give something; the act of not agreeing, complying, or allowing something.

From refusal

Example:Faced with evidence, his denial finally began to crack.

Definition:A refusal to admit or accept something; a statement that something is not true.

From denial

Example:The patient’s response to the treatment was hindered by his long-term avoidance of analysis.

Definition:The act of avoiding or steering clear of something.

From avoidance