discord -
Lack of harmony in opinions, actions, or relationships.
Political discord can have a divisive effect on relationships.
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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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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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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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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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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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derogatory -
Showing strong disapproval and not showing respect
After 6 months of singing lessons, she was insulted by what she regarded as derogatory remarks by her friends after she sang at the concert.
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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.
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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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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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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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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.
