verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

refrain, abstain, decline

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Example Sentences

Example:I decided to refrain from eating candy because I was trying to lose weight.

Definition:To keep from doing something; to abstain.

From refrain

Example:The judge abstained from making a ruling until all the facts were presented.

Definition:To withhold; to keep back or refrain from doing something.

From abstain

Example:We declined the invitation to the party because we were busy.

Definition:To refuse to accept something offered.

From decline