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aversion

noun

ə-ˈvər-zhən

Definition of aversion

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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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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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 Some users may not want their Twitch content used to train Amazon AI because of a lack of financial benefit, concerns that AI could cannibalize their business, or an aversion to the broader Amazon conglomerate. — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 12 Aug. 2026 Believing this inner voice leads to self-judgment, anxiety, and risk aversion. — Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 The writing — and its sometimes baffling aversion to the source material — is at the heart of the problem, but there’s plenty of blame to go around, from hammy acting to a cartoonish tone that smothers the whole affair. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2026 But there’s an important role, obviously, that social touch plays, both aversion and appeal. — Quanta Magazine, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for aversion

Recent Examples of Synonyms for aversion

Noun

Vicki could barely hide her disgust that Luann’s antics get more respect than her insurance business.

— Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
Eating disorders, as those in recovery have stressed, thrive on the pathological evidence of their symptoms, spinning negative attention—concern, disgust—into fatal affirmations.

— Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of disgust

Noun

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
But that didn't stop commenters from sharing their dislike of the ad on resurfaced clips.

— Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of dislike

Noun

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
Turns out that the star had quite the number of phobias to conquer.

— Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026

Definition of phobia

Noun

Hong Kong authorities defend the verdict Hong Kong leader John Lee said the alliance has long deliberately planted seeds of hatred against the party and the central government in society, and their acts endangered national security.

— Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
But choices like Wintour’s silence the very people hurt by ethnic hatred.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of hatred

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

For some people, eating a dairy treat can lead to bloating, nausea and diarrhea.

— Hilary Smith, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026
Regenerate Me, present at The LINQ, Planet Hollywood and The Venetian, offering 24/7 mobile IV hydration for jet lag, pain, nausea and hangovers.

— Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of nausea

Noun

Blanche’s immediate predecessor, Pam Bondi, was ousted in April after failing to deliver successful prosecutions against the president’s political enemies.

— Alanna Durkin Richer, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Rather than law enforcement authorities like the Coast Guard having to seize a vessel under civil seizure laws, the Department of Defense, usually through military force, can seize an enemy vessel instead.

— Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026

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