disgust -
A strong feeling of dislike or revulsion.
The news of the cruelty filled him 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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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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deplore -
To feel or express strong disapproval of (something)
The protestors deplored the corrupt actions of their government.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
