ENGROSSES Antonyms

There are 10 antonyms of the word engrosses. (opposite meanings)

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	bores				verbv
	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
	deters				verbv
	verb • try to prevent; show opposition to • turn away from by persuasion
	discourages				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
	disinterests
	noun • tolerance attributable to a lack of involvement • lack of interest
	dissuades				verbv
	verb • turn away from by persuasion
	distracts				verbv
	verb • draw someone's attention away from something • disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed
	diverts				verbv
	verb • turn aside; turn away from • send on a course or in a direction different from the planned or intended one • occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion • withdraw (money) and move into a different location, often secretly and with dishonest intentions
	ignores				verbv
	verb • refuse to acknowledge • bar from attention or consideration • fail to notice • give little or no attention to • be ignorant of or in the dark about
	neglects				verbv
	noun • lack of attention and due care • the state of something that has been unused and neglected • willful lack of care and attention • the trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern • failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances verb • leave undone or leave out • fail to do something; leave something undone • fail to attend to • give little or no attention to
	repels				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