1
as in disgust
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 dislike
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 phobia
something or someone that is hated
clichés should be the pet aversion of every good writer
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Recent Examples of aversion
Despite her risk aversion, Harris — while turning to plenty of familiar names — will also add some powerful new characters to Washington's cast.
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Alex Thompson, Axios, 26 Oct. 2024
Yeap acknowledges that while pouches do assist children who are still learning to eat, have feeding difficulty, or perhaps have texture aversion or oral-motor skills deficit, there's still a need to transition after a certain age.
—Mia Taylor, Parents, 25 Oct. 2024
But my metal friends continued to have a deep aversion toward Stryper.
—Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 21 Oct. 2024
Over time, as the stakes rise, this aversion to conflict starts to feel pathological.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2024
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Alex Thompson, Axios, 26 Oct. 2024
Yeap acknowledges that while pouches do assist children who are still learning to eat, have feeding difficulty, or perhaps have texture aversion or oral-motor skills deficit, there's still a need to transition after a certain age.
—Mia Taylor, Parents, 25 Oct. 2024
But my metal friends continued to have a deep aversion toward Stryper.
—Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 21 Oct. 2024
Over time, as the stakes rise, this aversion to conflict starts to feel pathological.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for aversion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aversion
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But then Milioti makes some kind of sly-yet-furious gesture to show us the depths of Sofia’s resentment against her family, like filling a glass of wine to the brim while her male relatives look on in disgust.Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2024
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Research demonstrates that fake news tends to elicit more negative emotions, such as anger, sadness and disgust, than real news.Chelsea Butkowski, The Conversation, 27 Sep. 2024
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On several occasions that night, the alleged victim expressed dislike for Hegseth.Nick Penzenstadler, USA TODAY, 24 Nov. 2024
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Thomas’s dislike of Patsy bordered on misogynist confusion about women snapping at 40.Alessa Dominguez, Vulture, 22 Nov. 2024
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Black Sheep stars Nathan Meister as Henry, a man who grew up on a sheep farm but developed a deep phobia of them.Bethy Squires, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2024
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What the current vanguard of intensive parenting appears to reflect is a deepening phobia of diminishing returns.Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2024
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Years of mud-slinging would follow and their hatred for each other seemed to only intensify.Kyle Eustice, SPIN, 21 Nov. 2024
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Tribalism forms connections based on ignorance and shared hatred.Dan Berger, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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At a news conference recently, Powell, the Fed chief, acknowledged public antipathy about lingering inflation and its potential influence at the polls.Daniel de Visé, USA TODAY, 15 Nov. 2024
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Trump's antipathy toward Iran has grown, with accusations of Iranian interference in his campaign and fears of retaliation.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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Thankfully, though, Hammel keeps all of her film’s moving parts intact, reveling in distaste with a sly smile and a winking grin.Samantha Allen, Them, 20 Nov. 2024
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In the interview, Jones mentioned knowing Ivanka's father and didn't hold back his opinions about him, expressing a strong distaste for Trump and referring to him in disparaging terms.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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The scarcity of essentials means players have to weigh up the risk and reward of every engagement with an enemy.Issy van der Velde, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
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Those test-driving the plane will be provided with a mixed-reality headset allowing a 360-degree view flying in-formation while trying to defeat an enemy target.Ashley J. DiMella Fox News, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024
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Several million people may be suffering from CHS as the result of heavy cannabis use, presenting in patients as nausea, vomiting and pain.Dr. Jerrold B. Leikin, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Bhatia sees microdosing as an option for clients who come to her office with the goal of losing 20 pounds or less or patients who have proved to be sensitive to the side effects of GLP-1, which include nausea, constipation, lack of energy and diarrhea.Jackie Snow, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Aversion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aversion. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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