Synonyms of allergy

allergy

noun

ˈa-lər-jē 

as in dislike

a strong feeling of not liking or approving

independent-minded people who seem to have an allergy to any control from the government

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dislike
• hatred
• disliking
• distaste
• aversion
• disapproval
• nausea
• disgust
• disinclination
• hate
• averseness
• disrelish
• repulsion
• disfavor
• revulsion
• mislike
• repugnance
• loathing
• antipathy
• dissatisfaction
• jaundice
• abhorrence
• down
• displeasure
• abomination
• detestation
• deprecation
• execration

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• taste
• use
• preference
• appetite
• fondness
• liking
• favor
• partiality
• relish
• love
• like
• attachment
• shine
• devotion
• affection
• passion
• tendency
• propensity
• predilection
• penchant
• devotedness
• bent
• leaning

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of allergy

The idea of allergy-friendly dogs is not new, and breeds like poodles are often recommended for their hypoallergenic coats. — Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 10 Aug. 2026

Mast cell activation syndrome, or MCAS, is a condition in which mast cells repeatedly release excessive amounts of chemicals that can trigger allergy-like symptoms, according to the Cleveland Clinic. — Charlie Carballo, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026

Make sure to note an allergy when ordering so that the kitchen can prepare the meal in a separate place with clean dishes, utensils, gloves and cooking surfaces. — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 9 Aug. 2026

As rates of allergies, asthma, eczema and hay fever rose in industrial civilizations, children raised on farms did not seem to be affected. — Baltimore Sun, Boston Herald, 9 Aug. 2026