Suffix for "dislike" without "fear"?

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Tony Mountifield - 10 Jan 2004 18:11 GMT

I have always understood the suffix -phobia to mean a fear or dread
of something, e.g. claustrophobia, agoraphobia.

Is there a different suffix from which words could be constructed
to denote a dislike of something without also connoting a fear of it?
I can't think of one.

Thanks,
Tony

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FB - 10 Jan 2004 20:16 GMT

> Is there a different suffix from which words could be constructed
> to denote a dislike of something without also connoting a fear of it?
> I can't think of one.

Perhaps "clasm"? I don't think it is exactly what you're looking for.

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FB - 14 Jan 2004 15:18 GMT

> Perhaps "clasm"? I don't think it is exactly what you're looking for.

Doesn't anybody contradict me?

Bye, FB

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Tony Mountifield - 14 Jan 2004 23:14 GMT

> > Perhaps "clasm"? I don't think it is exactly what you're looking for.
>
> Doesn't anybody contradict me?

Evidently not, but thanks for your suggestion. I don't think it's quite
what I'm looking for; in fact, I'm doubtful whether there is a suitable
suffix.

I have found the prefix miso- or miseo-, but it's stronger than I want
(means "hatred"), and doesn't combine to make words so easily.

Cheers,
Tony

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Suffix for "dislike" without "fear"?