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
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Recent Examples of allergy
That’s a big problem for people who have a shellfish or shrimp allergy.
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2025
Becky Cameron 7-Piece Bedding Bundle This bedding bundle is great for people with allergies, thanks to its down-alternative fill that provides warmth without irritation.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Most people can easily consume kiwi daily, but people with kiwi allergies, pollen allergies, and kidney stones should avoid them.
—Kathi Valeii Published, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2025
Soy sauce is suitable for people with coconut allergies.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 26 Sep. 2025
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2025
Becky Cameron 7-Piece Bedding Bundle This bedding bundle is great for people with allergies, thanks to its down-alternative fill that provides warmth without irritation.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Most people can easily consume kiwi daily, but people with kiwi allergies, pollen allergies, and kidney stones should avoid them.
—Kathi Valeii Published, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2025
Soy sauce is suitable for people with coconut allergies.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allergy
Noun
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Would this new body still be the same person with all their quirks and mannerisms, as well as sharing the same interests or dislikes, or a version of them?—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Every team knows a great deal about their strengths and weaknesses, their likes and dislikes.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The former screen siren was fined nearly $25,000 in 2008 after being convicted of provoking discrimination and racial hatred for writing that Muslims are destroying her country.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Looking at me with pure hatred.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Biederman’s against-the-grain distaste for excess capital isn’t just intellectual or financial.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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But those who disagree or have an outright distaste for NASCAR’s current playoff system only get more annoyed when Logano defends it.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Allergy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allergy. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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