5
avert(verb, separate, reject, prevent, avoid)
5
chase(verb, clear, decline, remove, reject)
5
chill(upset, worry, shock, agitate, discourage)
5
contradict(verb, oppose)
5
counter(verb, oppose)
5
cross(verb, reject, disregard, oppose, dismiss)
5
disaffect(verb, estrange)
5
disclaim(verb, delay, avoid, defer, postpone)
5
disincline(dislike, dissuasion)
5
drive off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, separate, push)
5
hold back(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, control)
5
irritate(verb, upset, hurt, bother, disturb)
5
keep off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, check, separate)
5
protest(verb, decline, reject, oppose, dismiss)
4
antagonize(verb, stop, upset, attack, hurt)
4
appal(verb, pain)
4
thwart(verb, stop, check, attack, separate)
4
alienate(verb, provoke, irritate, hate, bore)
4
appall(upset, worry, shock, pain, agitate)
4
block(verb, upset, beat, separate, defeat)
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