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indispose


in·dis·pose

verb \ˌin-di-ˈspōz\
in·dis·posedin·dis·pos·ing

Definition of INDISPOSE

transitive verb
1
a : to make unfit : disqualify b : to make averse : disincline
2
archaic : to cause to be in poor physical health

Origin of INDISPOSE

probably back-formation from indisposed
First Known Use: 1653

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