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verb
To render unfit or unsuited; to disqualify.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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verb
To make indisposed, or slightly unwell.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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verb
To disincline.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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Antonyms: none provided
verb
cause to feel unwell
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: change, alter, modify
Narrower terms: hurt, constipate, bind, tire, wear upon, tire out, wear, weary, jade, wear out, outwear, wear down, fag out, fag, fatigue
verb
make unfit or unsuitable
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: disqualify, unfit
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: change, alter, modify
verb
make unwilling
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: disincline
Antonyms: dispose
Broader terms: determine, shape, mold, influence, regulate
History
From Middle French indisposer, equivalent to in- + dispose.
Across languages
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
