Yearn $\Leftrightarrow$ Crave
Yearn $\rightarrow$ the feeling of intense longing for something.
Crave$\rightarrow$feel a powerful desire for (something)
Deny$\Leftrightarrow$ Accept
Deny$\rightarrow$ state that one refuses to admit the truth or existence of.(refuse,reject)
Accept$\rightarrow$consent to receive or undertake (something offered).
Confront$\rightarrow$face up to and deal with (a problem or difficulty).Challenge.