verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

contradicted, denied, disapproved, refuted

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Example Sentences

Example:She contradicted the rumor that she was resigning from her position.

Definition:to deny or say the opposite of something that has been said or put forward as the truth.

From contradicted

Example:He denied any involvement in the scandal.

Definition:to say that (something) is not true; to state that a fact or assertion is false.

From denied

Example:The committee disapproved the spending proposal, citing budgetary constraints.

Definition:to express disagreement or disapproval of something.

From disapproved

Example:The expert refuted the arguments made by the opposition.

Definition:to show (something that someone has said) to be false or misleading.

From refuted