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What word is the antonym for prefer?

The antonym for "prefer" depends on the context. Here are some possibilities:

Direct opposites:

* Dislike: This is the most direct opposite, meaning to find something unpleasant.

* Detest: This is a stronger version of dislike, meaning to have intense aversion.

* Abhor: This is even stronger than detest, meaning to find something utterly repulsive.

Other options depending on context:

* Avoid: This means to choose not to do something, often because you don't like it.

* Reject: This means to refuse something, often because you find it unacceptable.

* Despise: This means to have complete contempt for something.

* Hate: This is a very strong word meaning to have intense dislike.

Example:

"I prefer coffee to tea."

The antonym here could be:

* "I dislike tea."

* "I avoid tea."

The best antonym depends on the specific meaning you want to convey.

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