verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To render unfit or unsuited; to disqualify. transitive
2. 2
   cause to feel unwell wordnet
3. 3
   To make indisposed, or slightly unwell. transitive
4. 4
   make unfit or unsuitable wordnet
5. 5
   To disincline. transitive

   "A love of pleasure indisposes the mind to severe study."

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6. 6
   make unwilling wordnet

Synonyms

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afflictbluntchillcontractcooldamp

Antonyms

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dispose

Example

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"A love of pleasure indisposes the mind to severe study."

Etymology

From Middle French indisposer, equivalent to in- + dispose.

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