verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

repel, deter, disinterest

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Example Sentences

Example:The company's outdated practices repel many potential customers.

Definition:To have a power or quality that causes people or things to move away from one's presence or to avoid being interested in or affected by one.

From repel

Example:The high price of the product deters many buyers.

Definition:To prevent or discourage someone from doing something (often by stating a disadvantage or by using force).

From deter

Example:The average person shows little disinterest in political elections.

Definition:The state or quality of being not interested.

From disinterest