aversion -
Feeling a strong dislike of something or someone, resulting in an unwillingness to do something.
Because he has an aversion to exercize of all kinds, he started gaining more weight than he wanted.
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deplore -
To feel or express strong disapproval of (something)
The protestors deplored the corrupt actions of their government.
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abhor -
To hate something
Gail and Samantha were sisters who loved to do things together, except that Gail loved the opera, and Samantha abhorred going to the opera.
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disdain -
The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt
Having been wealthy his entire life, Ralph looked down with disdain on those less fortunate.
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animosity -
A strong feeling of dislike or hatred
The right and left political parties couldn't communicate or cooperate on any issue because of a strong animosity that had built up towards each other.
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tease -
To laugh at somebody and make jokes about them, either in a friendly way or in order to annoy them
The bullies would tease the little kids in the schoolyard, and the school didn't do anything to stop it.
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scorn -
Feel or express contempt or derision for
With just a blank expression, Simon was able to scorn the mediocre singer who auditioned for him.
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disruptive -
Causing problems or preventing something from continuing smoothly.
During class recess, Joey was always disruptive, and the teacher didn't know quite how to handle it.
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cringe -
To contract one's face or body due to a feeling of disgust or embarrassment
While discussing her engagement on the phone with her friend, Laura realized that the thought of marrying Bob made her cringe with disgust.
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flareup -
A sudden outburst or intensification of something, especially violence or emotion.
There was a flareup of violence during the protest.
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scram -
To leave or go away from a place quickly
Once a fight broke out inside the bar, Sam knew he had to scram.
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loathe -
To feel intense dislike or disgust for someone or something
Jerry and Newman loathed each other so much that their frequent arguments could be heard down the hall.
