noun as in strong fondness

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abstain, reject

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Example Sentences

Example:He abstained from participating in the ritual to show respect for his beliefs.

Definition:To refrain from doing or having something; to keep aloof from an activity, especially for moral, religious, or personal reasons.

From abstain

Example:They rejected the ritual as outdated and unnecessary.

Definition:To refuse to accept, acknowledge, or agree with; to decline or decline to admit the validity of something.

From reject