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

The protestors deplored the corrupt actions of their government.

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acrimony - Showing feelings of anger and bitterness.

The former husband and wife were grateful that after their divorce they still were friends, and that there was no acrimony between them.

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cynical - Mocking or scornful in a way that shows disbelief or contempt.

After being betrayed, she became cynical about love and relationships.

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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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sneer - To show a crooked smile that expresses dislike, scorn or contempt.

Dean sneered at the silly question Mike had asked him.

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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.

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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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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.

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

Political discord can have a divisive effect on relationships.

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repudiate - To refuse to accept that something is valid.

As early as the 1960's, he repudiated the claims that cigarettes were good to smoke and relaxing.

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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.