verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

obliterate, diminish, obscure

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Example Sentences

Example:Time had almost obliterated evidence of the old village, leaving only remnants visible to locals.

Definition:To erase or destroy completely; to make disappear or cease to exist.

From obliterate

Example:Attempts to diminish his contributions to the project were met with derision.

Definition:To make less in value, importance, or reputation.

From diminish

Example:The lack of details obscured the real story, leaving much to be discovered.

Definition:To make (someone or something) less visible or known, or unable to be understood.

From obscure