CAPTIVATE Antonyms
Best Opposite Words For CAPTIVATE
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bore | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a person who evokes boredom • a high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary) • diameter of a tube or gun barrel • a hole or passage made by a drill; usually made for exploratory purposes verb • cause to be bored • make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool | ||||||||
deter | verbv | |||||||
verb • try to prevent; show opposition to • turn away from by persuasion | ||||||||
discourage | verbv | |||||||
verb • try to prevent; show opposition to • deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged • advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior | ||||||||
repel | verbv | |||||||
verb • cause to move back by force or influence • be repellent to; cause aversion in • force or drive back • reject outright and bluntly • fill with distaste | ||||||||
repulse | verbv | |||||||
noun • an instance of driving away or warding off verb • force or drive back • be repellent to; cause aversion in • cause to move back by force or influence |