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
Despite his aversion for major purchases lately, Buffett’s annual letter to shareholders in February reaffirmed his commitment to staying invested in stocks and companies, even as cash continued to mount.
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Jason Ma, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2025
Next, legendary fine dining Phoenix chef Christopher Gross shared secrets about his initial aversion to Mexican food over a plate of fiery enchilada-style burros.
—Bahar Anooshahr, AZCentral.com, 25 July 2025
Meanwhile, when other platforms misfire spectacularly, we're left guessing whether this reflects leadership views, corporate risk aversion, regulatory pressure, or accident.
—CBS News, 15 July 2025
Spicer, for his part, acknowledged the backlash from residents but characterized it as an ordinary aversion to change.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 July 2025
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Jason Ma, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2025
Next, legendary fine dining Phoenix chef Christopher Gross shared secrets about his initial aversion to Mexican food over a plate of fiery enchilada-style burros.
—Bahar Anooshahr, AZCentral.com, 25 July 2025
Meanwhile, when other platforms misfire spectacularly, we're left guessing whether this reflects leadership views, corporate risk aversion, regulatory pressure, or accident.
—CBS News, 15 July 2025
Spicer, for his part, acknowledged the backlash from residents but characterized it as an ordinary aversion to change.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aversion
Noun
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One skeptical spectator who leaves in disgust suffers an accident while driving away, presumably caused by the petulant master’s psychic powers.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
3 Aug. 2025
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Nabers threw his helmet to the ground in disgust when Wilson ended a two-minute drill with a prayer that sailed over the receiver’s head into the hands of a leaping Nubin just inside the back line.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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And his noted dislike of Trump may help avoid his push being seen as helping the President.—
Douglas Schoen,
Oc Register,
7 Aug. 2025
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Despite their dislike for hugging, canines do enjoy affection on their own terms.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
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Despite dealing with the snake in next to no time, Zachary understood the impact his doorbell camera footage would have on anyone with a phobia of snakes.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 July 2025
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In the comments section, many Reddit users expressed that the dad was in the wrong because his girlfriend wasn’t just anyone, and she should've been told about his daughter's water phobia.—
Stephanie Guerilus,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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The Republican Party has nothing positive to say about any person, place or thing that Trump disparages in his rants of hatred.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Aug. 2025
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However, Kelly’s hatred towards Beyoncé is well-documented and the singer’s fans have noticed.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Heritage and its founder Edwin Feulner are the antipathy of conservativism.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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But vaccine mandates during the pandemic sowed fierce antipathy towards the technology, leading to widespread public opposition.—
Rob Stein,
NPR,
6 Aug. 2025
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The showrunner has flaunted his distaste for mainstream Hollywood, and the feeling may be mutual: this summer, his six ongoing series were once again snubbed by the Emmys.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
8 Aug. 2025
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Schlereth, who played in the NFL long before analytics were introduced, expressed his distaste for the usage of metrics.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Citizens are trained to report anyone who might be an enemy of the regime, including family members.—
Paul Tilsley,
FOXNews.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Our theme this year was the enemy within for the writers’ room.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
16 Aug. 2025
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This can lead to digestive symptoms like upset stomach, nausea, and vomiting.—
Health,
Health,
18 Aug. 2025
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Know the signs of heat illness: Dizziness, headache, nausea, rapid heartbeat and confusion can signal heat exhaustion or heat stroke.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Aversion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aversion. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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