noun as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

denial, rejection, refusal

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Example Sentences

Example:The company denied any wrongdoing and issued a formal statement denying the charges.

Definition:The act or process of refusing to admit or accept something

From denial

Example:The city council rejected the proposal for a new building on historical grounds.

Definition:The act of refusing to accept or adopt something

From rejection

Example:The landlord gave a refusal to the tenant's request for a waiver of late fees.

Definition:The act or state of rejecting or refusing to give what is demanded or requested

From refusal