Definition Dictionary

A strong dislike that creates a wish to avoid something.

Likely to cause disagreement, or inclined to argue.

To regard with strong contempt or intense dislike.

To discourage an action or make it less likely to occur.

To dislike someone or something intensely.

Unwilling or reluctant because of a lack of interest or a mild dislike.

Different in important qualities or characteristics.

To anticipate or recognize that something is likely to happen.

Unlikely to happen or to be true.

Unlikely to cause harm or offense.

Likely or exposed to the possibility of something, often an unfavorable outcome.

To dislike intensely.

To make someone or something more likely to respond or develop in a particular way.

According to what seems reasonable or likely, though not confirmed.

Likely to experience something or behave in a particular way.

Strengthening or support; in learning, a consequence that increases the likelihood of a behavior.

Actions intended to reduce the likelihood or adverse consequences of an identified risk.

An outward appearance or limited likeness that may not reflect the full reality.

A figure of speech comparing things explicitly, often using like or as.

Strangely dreamlike or unreal in appearance or experience.

Having the same or nearly the same meaning, or being closely associated in people's minds.

The condition of being consistent or alike in form, quality, or treatment.