deplore -
To feel or express strong disapproval of (something)
The protestors deplored the corrupt actions of their government.
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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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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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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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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.
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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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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.
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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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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
