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 Hubris and risk aversion make for a lethal cocktail in high-level professional sports. — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 6 July 2026 And yet, generations of Americans have come here not despite its eccentricities—and downright aversion to good taste—but because of them, which serves as a reminder that originality, even at its most excessive, never really goes out of style. — Air Mail, 4 July 2026 Meanwhile, Grok showed the strongest biases, highly favoring Catholics and Protestants while showing an aversion for Jehovah’s Witnesses, Baha’i and Hindus. — Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 3 July 2026 Bush Hager, who is a twin, added that her mother, Laura Bush, often dressed her and her fraternal twin sister, Barbara Pierce Bush, in identical outfits as children, implying that this may be where her aversion to the style trend stems from. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 3 July 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
  • When the Rangers promoted prospect first baseman Carlos Pena in the waning days of the ‘01 season, Palmeiro could hardly contain his disgust.
    — Mac Engel July 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
  • Even American culture’s misguided attempt at welcoming the object through a decades-long foray into plush toilet covers elicits reflective disgust.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 22 July 2026
Definition of disgust
Noun
  • This summer, shorts were given the Cool Biz greenlight for men, sparking interest around the world as The New York Times, BBC and others picked up on the controversy, and the general dislike of leg hair in Japan.
    — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 24 July 2026
  • Gwayne’s dislike of this plan would rub off on the rest of the men, and then Criston would lose an army that otherwise would have a good chance of fighting.
    — Matt Minton, Variety, 20 July 2026
Definition of dislike
Noun
  • Turns out that the star had quite the number of phobias to conquer.
    — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026
  • Left untreated, anxiety in dogs tends to escalate into phobias, which are far harder to address.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
Definition of phobia
Noun
  • Considering the deep-rooted hatred that defined the Bruins-Canadiens rivalry, Neely was the ultimate villain.
    — Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 25 July 2026
  • Engelbert will meet with the executive committee of the players’ union on Tuesday to discuss the recent uptick in online hatred and threats directed toward players.
    — Doug Feinberg, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of hatred
Noun
  • In his TikTok, Lemon went on to explain his distaste for Clark’s dismissal.
    — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 22 July 2026
  • The results show Californians have a strong distaste for building data centers for artificial intelligence technology, and largely favor the state’s efforts to protect the environment and cut emissions — with some exceptions.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 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
  • Watch for signs of heat illness, such as heavy sweating; nausea; headache; dizziness or weakness; cool, pale and clammy skin; altered mental state and loss of consciousness.
    — Howard Cohen July 29, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
  • According to Eli Lilly, the drug's manufacturer, common side effects include nausea, vomiting, indigestion and stomach pain.
    — Charlie Carballo, USA Today, 29 July 2026
Definition of nausea
Noun
  • This way was cleaner — recency bias won’t be his enemy, but his friend.
    — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 24 July 2026
  • That benefit is crucial, because as Texas State University’s professor Kostas Kalfas explains, heat is the enemy of hydraulic dampers.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 July 2026
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