1
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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2
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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3
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
The Islanders aren’t expected to win the Stanley Cup anytime soon, so loss aversion feels muted.
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Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Even those who have an aversion to earnest tales of family reconciliations may give this likable picture a pass.
—Stephen Farber, HollywoodReporter, 15 Sep. 2025
While vocal over the years about his aversion to sell, take on a business partner or publicly list the company, rumors about Armani contemplating forming a foundation first emerged in 2012.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
Hamill was reluctant to play the role, given his aversion to gun violence and general horror.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Sep. 2025
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Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Even those who have an aversion to earnest tales of family reconciliations may give this likable picture a pass.
—Stephen Farber, HollywoodReporter, 15 Sep. 2025
While vocal over the years about his aversion to sell, take on a business partner or publicly list the company, rumors about Armani contemplating forming a foundation first emerged in 2012.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
Hamill was reluctant to play the role, given his aversion to gun violence and general horror.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aversion
Noun
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Within seconds of inhaling the foul odor, the white dog springs back in disgust and hastily shuffles to the other side of the bed, as though trying to escape the smell altogether.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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At least one study has found, for example, that younger children will not recoil from rancid odors that provoke disgust in older children and adults, which suggests that these responses might be learned.—
Franklin Schneider,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Some players tacitly admitted their dislike for playing in a minor league stadium.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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The economist shifted to a critique of modern dislike of immigration in S-curve economies.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Support for political violence was even higher among individuals who harbored multiple hateful phobias, according to his survey of over 9,300 adults.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
17 Sep. 2025
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Her phobia grew with her, shaping daily life in subtle but significant ways.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And hatred rather than ideology is the animating force?—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
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More violence, more anger, more hatred.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Both Erica and the Gorn overcame their antipathy.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
4 Sep. 2025
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And Americans who want a Covid booster are left in a lurch because Kennedy’s antipathy now limits what is covered by insurance plans.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
4 Sep. 2025
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Or the public’s general distaste for being confronted with tetchy societal issues will still prevail; doom-scrolling should be done on one’s phone at home, not out in the world among other people.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Sep. 2025
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Cornell students, alumni and other Reddit users have largely expressed their distaste for the incident.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There’s even a little Kurosawa — from all the stages of his career — in the feudal set-up; while the decadent emperor Kisra (Ben Kingsley) holds court, his enemies are banished.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
28 Sep. 2025
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The eight-part series depicts the events leading up to the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, chronicling how two former allies would eventually become enemies in their fight for control of the English throne.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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High zinc doses can cause symptoms like nausea and stomach upset, especially with long-term use or alongside certain medications.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
25 Sep. 2025
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Taking higher doses, especially on an empty stomach, can lead to gastric discomfort, constipation, nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, inflammation of the stomach lining, ulcers, and decreased zinc absorption.—
Kristine Thomason,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Aversion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aversion. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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