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 medication also dramatically suppressed activity in the locus coeruleus, an area involved in withdrawal and aversion.
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Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Disappointed with mainstream health care, Mihich sought help from energy healers, spiritualists, and other alternative-medicine practitioners and entrepreneurs, who regularly supported her aversion to psychiatric medications, according to Sarah and Torina.
—Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026
While there are a lot of dupes for the Nugget out there, make sure your play couch has removable washable covers, soft fabric, and reversed hideaway zippers to avoid irritation for a child with tactical sensory aversions.
—Sara Rowe Mount, Parents, 3 Feb. 2026
There is still plenty of the season left, but risk aversion is a dangerous habit; the only real way to calm it is to play with more intensity and more fluency, not less.
—Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
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Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Disappointed with mainstream health care, Mihich sought help from energy healers, spiritualists, and other alternative-medicine practitioners and entrepreneurs, who regularly supported her aversion to psychiatric medications, according to Sarah and Torina.
—Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026
While there are a lot of dupes for the Nugget out there, make sure your play couch has removable washable covers, soft fabric, and reversed hideaway zippers to avoid irritation for a child with tactical sensory aversions.
—Sara Rowe Mount, Parents, 3 Feb. 2026
There is still plenty of the season left, but risk aversion is a dangerous habit; the only real way to calm it is to play with more intensity and more fluency, not less.
—Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aversion
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But the emotion beneath it all was a very real disgust.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2026
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Anti-smoking ads that elicited the greatest feelings of disgust were found to be the most effective.—
Ralph Jones,
HubSpot,
20 Feb. 2026
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This explanation is the consensus view, but a broader dislike for Jane Street among some in the crypto and financial world may be fueling claims the firm was complicit in the demise of Terraform Labs.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
26 Feb. 2026
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Others on social media simply registered their dislike for the new dolls without feeling the need to elaborate much.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
25 Feb. 2026
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The phobia impacts around 25 million Americans.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
25 Feb. 2026
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Beyond needle phobia or the physical discomfort of injections, convenience is a key reason people may be interested in switching to the Wegovy pill.—
Sean Hashmi,
EverydayHealth.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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White people hurl the N-word at them daily, accompanied by varying degrees of hatred, disgust and violence.—
Lorraine Ali,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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One on antisemitism and hatred and bigotry, and on that, that’s a black and white issue.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Fanning the flames of the drama was the mutual antipathy between the couples.—
Natasha O'Neill,
Vanity Fair,
26 Jan. 2026
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But in other parts of the city the presence of ICE was aggravating existing antipathy for local law enforcement.—
Ruby Cramer,
New Yorker,
23 Jan. 2026
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In the process, discussions of exactly what is objectionable about his industry tend to get lost in expressions of distaste for his type.—
Dan Brooks,
The Atlantic,
26 Feb. 2026
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Simply getting Zuckerberg on the stand Wednesday was a coup for the plaintiffs and a potential liability for his company’s platforms, which must now contend with profound public distaste for the Meta figurehead.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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With a range of around 250 miles, the AWACS can identify and track enemy aircraft and ships and monitor detailed battlefield information of US forces.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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It is governed by a brutal regime that oppresses its people and is an enemy to the United States.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
28 Feb. 2026
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Symptoms include vomiting and diarrhea, nausea and stomach pain, body aches, headache and fever.—
Steven Rosenbaum,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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My mom swears by them as a medical hack for combatting nausea, too.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Aversion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aversion. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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