verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

vilify, deprecate, insult, revile

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Example Sentences

Example:The rival politician tried to vilify his opponent in the debate.

Definition:to say bad things about someone or something in an unfair way; to slander

From vilify

Example:He deprecates the importance of the new findings.

Definition:to express a low opinion of; speak disparagingly of; depreciate

From deprecate

Example:She felt insulted by the remarks and left the room in anger.

Definition:to say or do something offensive or hurtful to (someone); to speak or behave in a rude or disrespectful way

From insult

Example:The opposition party has reviled the government's policies on tax cuts.

Definition:to speak about (someone or something) in a very rude or angry way and say that the person or thing is bad or shameful

From revile