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regard with disgust and hatred
abhor
a title or brief explanation appended to an article, illustration, cartoon, or poster
caption
spoil the surface or appearance of something, for example by drawing or writing on it
deface
support and strengthen
bolster
no longer in use or no longer useful
obsolete
lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern
apathy
a fortress, typically on high ground, protecting or dominating a city
feel or express strong disapproval of something
deplore
to subject to severe and vexing embarrassment; shame
mortify
to bring or restore to a state of peace or tranquility; quiet; calm
pacify
to make something bad, such as pain or problems, less severe
alleviate
begin; start
commence
angry or dissatisfied
disgruntled
intervene on behalf of another
intercede
to spend extravagantly or foolishly; dissipate; waste
squander
attribute
give evidence for
corroborate
of a situation, extremely serious or urgent
dire
rise and fall irregularly in number or amount
fluctuate
to return like for like, especially to get revenge
retaliate
real, true, or what people say it is
authentic
traditional in style or manner; avoiding novelty or showiness
conservative
a person's outward behavior, manner, bearing, or conduct, often reflecting their inner attitude of feelings
demeanor
agitated or confused
flustered
capable of germinating, growing, or developing, as a living organism or social organization
viable