disincline

 [dis-in-klahyn]  

dis·in·cline

   [dis-in-klahyn]
verb (used with object), verb (used without object), dis·in·clined, dis·in·clin·ing.
to make or be averse or unwilling: Your rudeness disinclines me to grant your request.
Origin:
1640–50; dis-1 + incline
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disincline (ˌdɪsɪnˈklaɪn)
 
—vb
to make or be unwilling, reluctant, or averse
 
disinclination
 
—n

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