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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

Her intelligence and wit serve her well as the horrors unfold.

— Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2026
Ackie also offered her take on what has been driving the popularity of horror films, namely war and other horrors in the news.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 10 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

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
Turns out that the star had quite the number of phobias to conquer.

— Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026

Definition of phobias

Noun

Colds and allergies have similar symptoms like sneezing, runny noses and watery eyes, which is why they can both be treated by a histamine-blocking medication that can help dry up your sinuses.

— Andee Tagle, NPR, 15 Oct. 2026
Those with pollen allergies can experience oral allergy syndrome, a mild reaction to certain foods that occurs when the immune system mistakes them for pollen.

— Erica Sloan, Washington Post, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of allergies

Noun

And strength to resist reducing complex human challenges to slogans, enemies, or simple answers.

— Halla Tómasdóttir, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
Candidates should disclose who funds their campaigns, correct mistakes promptly, participate in substantive public forums and address disagreements without treating neighbors as enemies.

— Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Oct. 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

Autonomous aircraft need reliable links to deliver information and support operations, but adversaries can target those links with electronic interference.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
The trunk-rattling track oozes bold proclamations about bag chasing, love at first sight, and cruising past his adversaries.

— Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2026

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