aversion

noun

ə-ˈvər-zhən How to pronounce aversion (audio)
Definition of aversionnext
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 Beresford, in turn, says what drew him to Warchus was an aversion to visual spectacle for its own sake. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026 His aversion towards music became exacerbated around the releases for his debut album Old Romance in 2020 and The More The Better in 2023. — Ngozi Nwanji, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2026 An aversion to outright war with the United States is part of the reason Iran developed its network of proxy militias. — Nate Swanson, Foreign Affairs, 25 Aug. 2026 The ability to hold multiple assignments at once, or in addition to a full-time job, aligns with young job seekers’ aversion to relying on one employer for economic security. — Noah Yosif, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for aversion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aversion
  1. disgust
  2. dislike
  3. phobia
  4. hatred
  5. distaste
  6. antipathy
  7. nausea
  8. enemy
Noun
  • In Little Village, Bovino’s name has become something like a curse word, said in disgust.
    — Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Susan is appropriately horrified, but once her disgust passes, the now-exes share a tender moment.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of disgust
Noun
  • Reddit study participants didn’t hold back on sharing their dislike for the all-beige trend.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Prinstein, who was set to testify at the trial on Monday, says that constant notifications about likes and dislikes don't suit the developing pre-teen and teen brain.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of dislike
Noun
  • Prisoners just always have this phobia of the world moving on from them.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Cage plays Roy, a gifted con artist with obsessive-compulsive disorder whose tics, phobias and elaborate rituals have turned his immaculate home into a fortress against the world.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of phobia
Noun
  • The defense kept prodding James to tell more about the Compton gang war, the hatred between both sides, what really happened on that night in Las Vegas.
    — Jeff Weiss, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026
  • His hatred of the Islamic State group appears genuine, and American cooperation with Damascus against the terrorist network will benefit the Syrians who suffered most under its rule.
    — Jason M. Blazakis, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of hatred
Noun
  • But all of that distaste was supposed to go away when the games began, when the undefeated and delicious product that is college football finally got the chance to shove the ancillary stuff back into the shadows.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Americans have a strong distaste for government surveillance, Stanley said.
    — Meg Anderson, NPR, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of distaste
Noun
  • The other is that Republicans’ antipathy towards vote-by-mail is waning.
    — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2026
  • Alexander Kazakov | Afp | Getty Images That Russia and China are seen as ideologically aligned on many geopolitical issues, with each sharing a traditional antipathy and distrust towards the West, and Washington.
    — Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 20 May 2026
Definition of antipathy
Noun
  • But exercising hard immediately after a large meal may cause nausea, cramping, heartburn, or feelings of sluggishness.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Other symptoms may include headache, nausea and loss of appetite.
    — Kimberly Baker, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of nausea
Noun
  • The gunplay is punchy and satisfying; Jun and their NPC companions are more agile; and the arsenal of both sci-fi weapons and ancient powers (magic in a sci-fi trench coat) gives players a richer selection of tools to neutralize enemies with.
    — Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Who could have guessed that their worst enemy would hail not from across the border but from the skies?
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026
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“Aversion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aversion. Accessed 9 Sep. 2026.

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