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
Scatterty co-authored a 2023 paper demonstrating an aversion in zebrafish to infrasound, specifically an anxiety response that caused the fish to avoid certain tank areas.
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ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
Online, this aversion to cringe has taken many forms.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Some former critics, believing that local news was too important to disappear, began to rethink their aversion toward publicly funding journalism in the United States.
—Corey Hutchins, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
His actions have distanced himself from that fanboy narrative — his roster construction technique tending toward risk-aversion to the exclusion of sentimental attachment to the franchise home run leader.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
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ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
Online, this aversion to cringe has taken many forms.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Some former critics, believing that local news was too important to disappear, began to rethink their aversion toward publicly funding journalism in the United States.
—Corey Hutchins, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
His actions have distanced himself from that fanboy narrative — his roster construction technique tending toward risk-aversion to the exclusion of sentimental attachment to the franchise home run leader.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aversion
Noun
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Repulsion, disgust, and ambivalence can all find rootedness in horror.—
Horace D. Ballard,
Artforum,
22 Apr. 2026
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Some also voiced their disgust during the protests in September.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In the interview, which took place before the Colbert episode aired, the two figures talked about traditional folk music, Plant’s dislike of sea shanties, and the differences between English and American music.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
9 Apr. 2026
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The company said the legal principles at stake affect every federal contractor whose views the government dislikes.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Festivalgoers should expect petition endeavors aimed at mellowing out Idaho’s legal phobia about marijuana.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
16 Apr. 2026
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His father has many food phobias and drug issues.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
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In Australia, a wide-ranging inquiry commission examining antisemitism after a massacre at a Hanukkah celebration heard this week from Jews who said escalating hatred has left them fearful and vulnerable.—
David Crary,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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They were convicted of hooliganism motivated by religious hatred and sentenced to two years in prison.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
6 May 2026
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The difference is Netflix had, at best, an antipathy towards the theatrical experience.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
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The president’s antipathy for Mueller was on full display throughout the course of the Russia investigation, with Mueller – whose tenure as FBI director ended well before Trump took office – brought out of retirement by Trump’s own Justice Department to serve as special counsel.—
Josh Campbell,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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But that in itself is a sign of progress and a likely agreement because until a few weeks ago, both sides were showing open distaste for the other side's position.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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The comments from both Roth and Griffin are the turning point of a serious clash between City Hall and New York’s business establishment, with the CEOs personally calling out the new mayor and expressing distaste with the pointed remark at Griffin in his ongoing effort to tax the rich.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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Squad and platoon leaders can quickly launch drones to scout terrain, identify enemy positions and adjust movements without waiting for external support.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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The nation’s capital is crawling with right-wing enemies of Social Security who would like nothing more.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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Other early-onset symptoms may include fever, chills, muscle aches, headaches, nausea, stomach pain, vomiting and diarrhea, according to the Mayo Clinic.—
Allison Kiehl,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Using misoprostol alone is usually effective about 90% of the time, Jensen said, but because patients would probably need to take more of the drug, there can be more side effects including nausea and vomiting, and uterine cramping can be more significant.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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“Aversion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aversion. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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