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
Symptoms can vary widely, from food aversions and sleep problems to anxiety and trouble adapting to routines.
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Laura Dorwart, Health, 29 Sep. 2025
Laura Dorwart, Health, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aversions
Noun
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Every team knows a great deal about their strengths and weaknesses, their likes and dislikes.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Support for political violence was even higher among individuals who harbored multiple hateful phobias, according to his survey of over 9,300 adults.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
17 Sep. 2025
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Experts at PetMD say that dogs may develop fears or phobias for several reasons.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In the space of two years Neon has boarded four films by Oz Perkins, including box office hit Longlegs, The Monkey, and upcoming horrors The Keeper and The Young People.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
28 Sep. 2025
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Despite Atsu’s scary reputation and the horrors of its world, Yōtei is softer and more sensitive than Tsushima.—
Alyssa Mercante,
Rolling Stone,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While it’s commonly believed that cats and dogs are inherent enemies, the American Kennel Club (AKC) suggests that isn’t always the case.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Militaries are reviving old tactics with new technology, using decoys to confuse enemies and protect real weapons.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Millions of Americans experience food sensitivities or allergies every year.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Oct. 2025
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Suitable for people with soy or nut allergies.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Succession Wars took a much darker turn thanks to the development of not just Battlemechs but of horrible flesh and steel monsters called abominations.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The piece was quickly condemned, mostly by ideological adversaries of Ingersoll.—
Emily Brooks,
The Hill,
30 Sep. 2025
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Some of my favorite characters from my childhood will get to take on their toughest adversaries ever next year at Universal Studios Hollywood.—
Robert Niles,
Oc Register,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Aversions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aversions. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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