verb as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:The politician ababbled about his upcoming campaign in a state that he considered hostile.

Definition:To speak or write incoherently or in an incomprehensible manner; to vent oneself unreasonably or indulgently.

From ababble

Example:The media outlets sought to abase the politician by releasing damaging information about his personal life.

Definition:The act of degrading or humiliating someone; the state of being degraded or humiliated.

From abasement

Example:The politician felt abased when confronted with the scandal, but tried to brush it off with a few glib remarks.

Definition:Feeling ashamed; embarrassed.

From abashed