indispose

[ in-di-spohz ]
/ ˌɪn dɪˈspoʊz /
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verb (used with object), in·dis·posed, in·dis·pos·ing.

to make ill, especially slightly.
to put out of the proper condition for something; make unfit: The long tennis match indisposed me for any further physical activity that day.
to render averse or unwilling; disincline: His anger indisposed him from helping.

Origin of indispose

First recorded in 1650–60; back formation from indisposed

OTHER WORDS FROM indispose

pre·in·dis·pose, verb (used with object), pre·in·dis·posed, pre·in·dis·pos·ing.

Words nearby indispose

indiscriminate, indiscriminating, indiscrimination, indiscussible, indispensable, indispose, indisposed, indisposition, indisputable, indissoluble, indistinct

Words related to indispose

dismay, disturb, unsettle, bewilder, perturb, unnerve, distract, agitate, decline, develop, acquire, obtain, incur, weaken, hinder, prevent, inhibit, frighten, curb, impede

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British Dictionary definitions for indispose

indispose
/ (ˌɪndɪˈspəʊz) /

verb (tr)

to make unwilling or opposed; disincline
to cause to feel ill
to make unfit (for something or to do something)

Medical definitions for indispose

indispose
[ ĭn′dĭ-spōz′ ]

v.

To cause to be or feel ill; sicken.