Related by context. Frequent words. (Click for all words.) 51 rebuffed 50 courted 46 spurned 46 rejected 45 overtures 45 wooed 45 hinted 44 balked 44 snubbed 43 resisted 43 distanced himself 43 scotched 43 signaled willingness 43 flatly rejected 43 backed 43 scuttled 43 persuaded 42 rebuffing 42 negotiated 42 vocally opposed 42 endorsed 42 downplayed 42 agreed 41 rumored 41 expressed skepticism 41 reacted coolly 41 negotiating 41 spurns 41 brokered 41 steadfastly refused 41 reacted cautiously 41 Dismisses 41 reacted positively 41 refused 40 outbid 40 joined 40 sidestepped questions 40 lobbied 40 speculated 40 rebuked 40 baulked 40 nixed 40 flatly refused 39 backing 39 Nominates 39 angered 39 reneged 39 vehemently opposed 39 signaled 39 distanced themselves 39 clashed 39 staunchly opposed 39 approached 39 courting 39 acceded 39 rebuff 39 flatly denied 39 pressuring 39 voiced skepticism 39 reiterated 39 counteroffer 39 negotiate 38 shied away 38 backtracked 38 abruptly canceled 38 deal 38 briefed 38 promised 38 infuriated 38 outmaneuvered 38 rejoined 38 rival 38 vocal critic 38 Stepping Down 38 quashed rumors 38 rebuffs 38 negotiating ploy 38 categorically denied 38 reportedly 38 reacted angrily 38 felt slighted 38 fiercely opposed 38 mulling 38 speculation swirled 38 denied 38 vehemently denied 38 Rumored 38 counterproposal 38 brushed aside 37 scoffed 37 adamantly denied 37 insisted 37 former 37 negotiating table 37 demurred 37 cautiously welcomed 37 Ousts 37 dismissed 37 antagonized 37 helped orchestrate 37 Withdraws From