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aversion

noun

ə-ˈvər-zhən

Definition of aversion

as in disgust

a dislike so strong as to cause stomach upset or queasiness I simply have this ingrained aversion to the sight of bloodshed

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as in dislike

a strong feeling of not liking or approving couldn't overcome her aversion to her brother-in-law and pointedly avoided his company

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as in phobia

something or someone that is hated clichés should be the pet aversion of every good writer

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Recent Examples of aversion An aversion to outright war with the United States is part of the reason Iran developed its network of proxy militias. — Nate Swanson, Foreign Affairs, 25 Aug. 2026 The ability to hold multiple assignments at once, or in addition to a full-time job, aligns with young job seekers’ aversion to relying on one employer for economic security. — Noah Yosif, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026 The temperance movement was in full swing then, and the aversion to alcohol was especially strong in the rural South. — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 Aug. 2026 Once a loss is perceived, loss aversion kicks in—an emotional response in which the pain of loss far outweighs the pleasure of gain. — Adrian Gore, Time, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for aversion

Recent Examples of Synonyms for aversion

Noun

Vicki could barely hide her disgust that Luann’s antics get more respect than her insurance business.

— Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
Political radicals have found purchase in Democratic primaries in part because of disgust with our present system of capitalist greed, self-dealing and multi-card monte with all cards in the president du jour’s hands.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of disgust

Noun

Prinstein, who was set to testify at the trial on Monday, says that constant notifications about likes and dislikes don't suit the developing pre-teen and teen brain.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026
But that didn't stop commenters from sharing their dislike of the ad on resurfaced clips.

— Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of dislike

Noun

Cage plays Roy, a gifted con artist with obsessive-compulsive disorder whose tics, phobias and elaborate rituals have turned his immaculate home into a fortress against the world.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Turns out that the star had quite the number of phobias to conquer.

— Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026

Definition of phobia

Noun

His hatred of the Islamic State group appears genuine, and American cooperation with Damascus against the terrorist network will benefit the Syrians who suffered most under its rule.

— Jason M. Blazakis, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026
Yet Christ Jesus consistently refused to let fear, hatred, or sin define his view of anyone’s identity.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of hatred

Noun

The other is that Republicans’ antipathy towards vote-by-mail is waning.

— Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2026
Alexander Kazakov | Afp | Getty Images That Russia and China are seen as ideologically aligned on many geopolitical issues, with each sharing a traditional antipathy and distrust towards the West, and Washington.

— Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 20 May 2026

Definition of antipathy

Noun

For some people, eating a dairy treat can lead to bloating, nausea and diarrhea.

— Hilary Smith, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026
Regenerate Me, present at The LINQ, Planet Hollywood and The Venetian, offering 24/7 mobile IV hydration for jet lag, pain, nausea and hangovers.

— Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of nausea

Noun

Blanche’s immediate predecessor, Pam Bondi, was ousted in April after failing to deliver successful prosecutions against the president’s political enemies.

— Alanna Durkin Richer, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Rather than law enforcement authorities like the Coast Guard having to seize a vessel under civil seizure laws, the Department of Defense, usually through military force, can seize an enemy vessel instead.

— Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026

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