verb as in strong fondness

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opposes, defies, resists

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Example Sentences

Example:He opposes the new policy on environmental grounds.

Definition:To express or feel disagreement.

From opposes

Example:The defendants defied the instructions from the judge.

Definition:To resist or refuse to obey.

From defies

Example:The clear water resisted the attempts to muddy it.

Definition:To refuse to submit or give in, especially to an influence or force.

From resists