aversions

noun

plural of aversion
1
as in hatreds
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 dislikes
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 phobias
something or someone that is hated clichés should be the pet aversion of every good writer

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Recent Examples of aversions They’re bound up in our habits and aversions, fears and imaginings. — Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 29 June 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 Love, the middle film, may be the highlight — a continually surprising drama about co-workers, one a straight woman and the other a gay man, who find their aversions to commitment getting challenged over the course of a summer. — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025 According to a December 1997 interview with Cameron, both DiCaprio and Winslet initially had aversions to it early on. — Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025 The criticisms underscore many artists’ aversions to AI creeping into their industry. — Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 3 Oct. 2025 Symptoms can vary widely, from food aversions and sleep problems to anxiety and trouble adapting to routines. — Laura Dorwart, Health, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aversions
  1. horrors
  2. dislikes
  3. phobias
  4. allergies
  5. enemies
  6. hates
  7. abominations
  8. adversaries
Noun
  • The country seems suspended in its aftermath, unable to separate the horrors of the past from the anxieties of the present.
    — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The proliferation of smartphones, for example, has meant people are both steeped in their day-to-day worries and fielding an endless stream of headlines about the horrors of the world.
    — Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of horrors
Noun
  • The only companies that have to worry about a federal antitrust prosecution at this point are those that Trump fiercely dislikes.
    — James Surowiecki, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 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 dislikes
Noun
  • Clinically, phobias are considered anxiety disorders, but some researchers believe that everyone is a little trypophobic.
    — Gabriela Galvin, Scientific American, 26 Oct. 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 phobias
Noun
  • The Mahomeses launched the initiative two years ago, after both Sterling and Bronze experienced frightening instances with allergies.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Read the ingredient and nutrition labels closely, especially if anyone in the house has food allergies, sensitivities or specific dietary needs.
    — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of allergies
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  • Continue reading … STAR WARS — America's enemies prepare to take the next major war into outer space.
    — , FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Rather than growing up on the paradise island of Themyscira, Kelly Thompson’s Wonder Woman is raised in Hell by the witch Circe — historically one of her greatest enemies.
    — Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of enemies
Noun
  • On the April 14 episode of the Bookmarked by Reese's Book Club podcast, the bestselling author, whose debut adult romantasy novel Starside hit shelves on March 31, spoke with journalist Danielle Robay about all things writing — including her romance genre loves and hates.
    — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Definition of hates
Noun
  • It a thematic fit, and after nearly 200 episodes, there’s no doubting this team’s ability to deliver fresh, new abominations.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 17 Aug. 2026
  • As the representative for the armed wing of a human empire, you're tasked with subduing these Lovecraftian abominations and securing a foothold for humanity on alien worlds.
    — Alan Bradley, Space.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Definition of abominations
Noun
  • Saab says Sea Giraffe AMB D incorporates electronic counter-countermeasures (ECCM) to help maintain surveillance performance in environments where adversaries try to disrupt detection and tracking.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
  • If the United States fails to safeguard its deepening military partnerships, adversaries will have more opportunities than ever before to at once undermine American defenses and improve their own militaries.
    — Sam Mullins, Foreign Affairs, 28 Oct. 2026
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“Aversions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aversions. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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