verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

abhor, detest, dislike

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Example Sentences

Example:He abhorred the cruelty of the act.

Definition:To feel intense disgust or hatred for; to detest.

From abhor

Example:She detested the idea of using such cruel methods.

Definition:To hate intensely; to loathe.

From detest

Example:Many people dislike the smell of camphor.

Definition:To feel a strong aversion or ill will toward; to dislike greatly.

From dislike