verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

reject, dismiss, ignore

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Example Sentences

Example:She rejected his offer of help, preferring to handle the task herself.

Definition:to refuse to accept or use, or to throw away as no longer wanted or of no use

From reject

Example:The company dismissed the employee for not meeting the performance standards.

Definition:to remove from a position or post; to cast out or turn away (usually from an employment position)

From dismiss

Example:The reviewer ignored the flaws in the argument, focusing only on its strengths.

Definition:to fail to notice or pay attention to (some information or thing)

From ignore