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 horrors of the atomic bomb, America’s culpability and relation to postwar Japan, and the morality of revenge are major themes in Minus Zero.
    — James Grebey, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2026
  • When Eric Bentley assembled this 1972 docudrama from House Un-American Activities Committee transcripts, the playwright savvily stripped his work of dramatic license and laid bare the Red Scare’s horrors.
    — Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 5 Nov. 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
  • And because so many Montreal chefs have passed through Morin’s kitchens, his influence looms large over the city’s fine dining scene—and its spirit of hospitality toward those with allergies and intolerances.
    — Luke Pyenson, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Humidified air can worsen symptoms for some people with COPD or dust mite allergies, so check with your healthcare provider before using one routinely.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of allergies
Noun
  • This means heroes and enemies from all over the Warhammer mythos meet together in a bite-sized game that anyone can figure out and enjoy in less than five minutes.
    — Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 12 Nov. 2026
  • If Jensen Huang has been caught with his pants down with a Chinese spy, that’s only convenient for his political enemies in America, according to skeptics in Washington—and in Beijing.
    — John Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 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
  • As commerce secretary, Lutnick took the helm of an agency responsible for policing exports of sensitive technology to adversaries and global rivals.
    — Isabel Vincent, CBS News, 12 Nov. 2026
  • The Chip Security Act aims to prevent illicit smuggling of advanced AI chips to foreign adversaries, partly by verifying their location once they’ve been shipped out.
    — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of adversaries

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“Aversions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aversions. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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