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aversions

noun

plural of aversion

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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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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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

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Noun

Though dreams are tangled up in our desires, Freud’s royal road to the unconscious is not unlike the road in Lost Highway, and other similar Möbius strip horrors, such as the purgatorial Dead End.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Oct. 2026
In recent years, the British monarchy has adopted a more conciliatory tone when addressing the horrors of slavery.

— Rupert Neate, CNN Money, 27 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

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

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Noun

There’s something crazy about this season where there aren’t really any tight groups (except for Jelly and Devin) and everyone thinks their enemies are actually their allies.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2026
Now comes Netflix’s spin on the romantic comedy to end all romantic comedies, starring Emma Corrin and Jack Lowden as the characters at the center of literature’s original enemies-to-lovers trope.

— Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of enemies

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

The initiative will target foreign adversaries and domestic actors who exploit advanced systems for unlawful purposes.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
Military action against both adversaries would only require Trump to give his say-so.

— Daniel W. Drezner, Foreign Affairs, 4 Nov. 2026

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