Synonyms of aversions

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hatreds
• disgusts
• horrors
• distastes
• repulsions
• revulsions
• nauseas
• antipathies
• disapprovals
• hates
• repugnances
• displeasures
• abominations
• allergies
• loathings
• dislikes
• execrations
• abhorrences
• disinclinations
• disfavors

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• preferences
• tastes
• predilections
• appetites
• uses
• propensities
• fancies
• favors
• likes
• bents
• loves
• likings
• partialities
• shines
• penchants
• relishes

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dislikes
• hatreds
• distastes
• allergies
• repulsions
• downs
• disinclinations
• disapprovals
• antipathies
• revulsions
• hates
• dissatisfactions
• disgusts
• abominations
• disfavors
• displeasures
• mislikes
• disrelishes
• nauseas
• repugnances
• loathings
• execrations
• detestations
• abhorrences
• deprecations
• jaundices

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• preferences
• tastes
• appetites
• uses
• favors
• likes
• passions
• attachments
• affections
• likings
• partialities
• shines
• tendencies
• devotions
• predilections
• relishes
• loves
• propensities
• leanings
• bents
• penchants

3

as in phobias

something or someone that is hated

clichés should be the pet aversion of every good writer

Synonyms & Similar Words

• phobias
• antipathies
• enemies
• hates
• abominations
• adversaries
• execrations
• anathemas
• bêtes noires
• detestations
• abhorrences
• dreads
• bugaboos
• nuisances
• hang-ups
• horrors
• bugbears
• grievances
• annoyances
• peeves
• bogeys
• hassles

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• pleasures
• loves
• preferences
• joys
• enjoyments
• delights
• favorites
• darlings
• dears
• sweethearts
• likes
• treasures
• honeys
• felicities
• beloveds

Example Sentences

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