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 aversion to California is pretty standard in the industry.
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Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
This aversion to shooting first and questioning later has cost more than one good cop his life, but this fact seldom gets consideration.
—Dave Duffey, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2026
Lithgow — so nimble and charismatic and then suddenly so imposing, with no aversion to the grotesque — knows how to bring out the insecurity that almost always festers at the center of any performatively self-certain action.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026
As Hollywood navigates a period of upheaval, marked by consolidation, layoffs and growing risk aversion, the role of the Cannes Film Festival feels more charged than ever.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
This aversion to shooting first and questioning later has cost more than one good cop his life, but this fact seldom gets consideration.
—Dave Duffey, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2026
Lithgow — so nimble and charismatic and then suddenly so imposing, with no aversion to the grotesque — knows how to bring out the insecurity that almost always festers at the center of any performatively self-certain action.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026
As Hollywood navigates a period of upheaval, marked by consolidation, layoffs and growing risk aversion, the role of the Cannes Film Festival feels more charged than ever.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aversion
Noun
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There was a claim that [producer] James Wan walked out of a test screening [in disgust].—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Apr. 2026
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When Darius Garland casually jogged into an uncontested 15-foot midrange jumper, Steve Kerr called timeout in disgust.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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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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Hard fouls, trash talk and verbal jabs on the floor, and in the media, set a slight tone of hatred that fuels competitiveness and creates lasting memories.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
18 Apr. 2026
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Like Carlson, his hatred of Jews led him to claim support for the one minority with which the state of the Jewish people is in conflict.—
Alan M. Dershowitz,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 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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In 1988’s Moonwalk, co-edited by his friend Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Jackson acknowledged his distaste for revealing every detail about his life.—
Steve Knopper,
Rolling Stone,
22 Apr. 2026
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Vanderpump Rules was basically built on Schroeder’s distaste for Shay (and on the male cast’s constant infidelity).—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
19 Apr. 2026
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However, unlike the first movie, the upcoming film will revolve around arch enemies Kent and Luthor working together to defeat an even more dangerous villain, Brainiac, who will be played by newcomer Lars Eidinger.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
19 Apr. 2026
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Throughout Orbán’s re-election campaign, the media controlled by his governing Fidesz party depicted Magyar as a reckless enemy of peace, bent on dragging Hungary into the war in neighboring Ukraine.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2026
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Some people may experience nausea or diarrhea from high-dose supplements.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
24 Apr. 2026
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Side effects may include middle ear infection, nausea, dizziness and procedural pain.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Aversion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aversion. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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