transitive verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

dejects, disgusts, displeases

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Example Sentences

Example:The unfortunate news dejects me to no end.

Definition:to make (someone) sad or dispirited.

From dejects

Example:The dishonest actions disgust many of the public.

Definition:to cause (someone) to feel strong aversion (as from being shocked by something unpleasant).

From disgusts

Example:The news of his arrest displeases his family deeply.

Definition:to cause someone to be angry, disappointed, or unhappy.

From displeases