Bad / Dislike

verb

1 of 23

Bad / Dislike

audio

despise - To feel a strong dislike for someone or something

The students couldn't learn from the teacher, because they felt the teacher despised them

noun

2 of 23

Bad / Dislike

Url audio

discord - Lack of harmony in opinions, actions, or relationships.

Political discord can have a divisive effect on relationships.

verb

3 of 23

Bad / Dislike

Url audio

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.

noun

See verb

4 of 23

Bad / Dislike

audio

sneer - A contemptuous or mocking smile, remark, or tone

Elvis had many facial expressions while singing, including his famous sneer where his lips would curl up.

adjective

5 of 23

Bad / Dislike

Url audio

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.

noun

6 of 23

Bad / Dislike

Url audio

contempt - A strong feeling of dislike or disrespect toward someone or something considered unworthy.

The teacher spoke with contempt when addressing the student who cheated.

verb

See noun

7 of 23

Bad / Dislike

audio

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.

noun

See verb

8 of 23

Bad / Dislike

audio

scorn - The feeling or belief that someone or something is worthless or despicable; contempt

Sheriff Otto gave his deputy a look of scorn when he asked a silly question.

verb

9 of 23

Bad / Dislike

audio

deplore - To feel or express strong disapproval of (something)

The protestors deplored the corrupt actions of their government.

verb

10 of 23

Bad / Dislike

audio

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.

adjective

11 of 23

Bad / Dislike

Url audio

disgust - A strong feeling of dislike or revulsion.

The news of the cruelty filled him with disgust.

verb

12 of 23

Bad / Dislike

Url audio

expel - To force someone to leave a place, especially a certain institution or country, removing them from a group or organization.

The student was expelled for repeated rule violations.