Hatred or Affection

the strength of attraction between an antigen and an antibody

The drug's effectiveness depends on its affinity for specific antibodies.

strongly opposed to something

He is averse to eating spicy foods and prefers mild dishes.

to cause to be in love or infatuated by someone or something

an opening like a door, gate, or passage that we can use to enter a building, room, etc.

Please wait for me at the entrance of the museum.

arousing intense dislike or hatred

The tyrant's execrable crimes shocked the world.

(of an idea, intention, or act) deserving of admiration and praise, regardless of success

His teachers always said he had a laudable passion for learning.

deserving praise or compensation

The firefighter's actions during the rescue operation were considered meritorious, earning him the highest honor in the department.

to make someone feel very disgusted, often in a moral sense

Their rude behavior at the party was enough to nauseate most of the guests.

extremely unpleasant or rude

His obnoxious behavior at the party ruined the mood for everyone.

extremely unpleasant and deserving strong hatred

The dictator's policies were widely regarded as odious.

involving only a part of something

The partial eclipse obscured only a portion of the sun, leaving the rest visible.

to unfairly influence someone's opinion or judgment about someone or something

Her negative experiences prejudiced her against people from that particular ethnicity.

extremely unpleasant and disgusting

The very thought of cruelty to animals is repugnant to me.

to cause strong disgust or offense to someone's morals

His sexist remarks revolted the entire audience.

feeling or showing contempt or disrespect

She gave him a scornful glance and walked away.

to live or stay in a particular place

After retirement, they decided to abide in a quaint cottage by the lake.

to criticize someone or something in a harsh insulting manner

a formal church curse officially excluding a person from a religious community

The heretic was declared anathema by the council.

strong hostility, opposition, or anger

There was long-standing animosity between the two families stemming from a property dispute decades ago.

a strong feeling of hatred, opposition, or hostility

She felt a deep antipathy toward the new policy.

the quality of being agreeable and pleasant, but polite and formal

the feeling that someone or something is not worthy of respect or consideration

a strong tendency to do something or a fondness for something

She has a penchant for making people laugh.

a tendency or need that makes one want to do something, often something considered morally wrong

the feeling of hate and hostility toward someone

The long-standing enmity between the two families made every encounter tense and unpleasant.

a feeling of hatred and a desire to harm others, especially because of unjust treatment received

Despite attempts at reconciliation, the siblings couldn't let go of their rancor toward each other.

someone who dislikes, distrusts, or hates other human beings

The crotchety old man was known around town as a misanthrope who constantly complained about others.

someone who despises women or assumes men are much better

The conference on women's rights was disrupted by a group of misogynists.

an individual who is avoided and not liked, accepted, or respected by society or a group of people

She felt like a pariah at the party because of her controversial opinions on politics.

a type of polearm used in the 16th and 17th centuries, featuring a long tapering double-edged blade with lateral projections, designed for thrusting and slashing in infantry combat

The museum displayed a partisan alongside other Renaissance-era weapons.