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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2
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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3
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
His aversion to confrontation is outweighed by the urgent need for triage.
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Susan Morrison, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
Loss Aversion The concept of loss aversion may also be closely monitored as the industry evaluates the implications of the subscription service.
—Matt Rybaltowski, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Kerkorian was widely known for his aversion to the press.
—Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Jan. 2025
Christie Werts worked through her aversion to adoption to take in the son of her husband's late ex-wife
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Growing up, Christie Werts always felt a little different from the rest of her family.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
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Susan Morrison, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
Loss Aversion The concept of loss aversion may also be closely monitored as the industry evaluates the implications of the subscription service.
—Matt Rybaltowski, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Kerkorian was widely known for his aversion to the press.
—Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Jan. 2025
Christie Werts worked through her aversion to adoption to take in the son of her husband's late ex-wife
Comments
Growing up, Christie Werts always felt a little different from the rest of her family.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aversion
Noun
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And yet, there's an undercurrent of rage, despair, and disgust running through the country over the hostage-ceasefire deal announced on Wednesday.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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Even 53 weeks later, Sean Payton’s disgust with his first season as the Broncos head coach is palpable.—
Parker Gabriel,
The Denver Post,
15 Jan. 2025
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Chrishell’s dislike of Tom seems to have continued after filming ended.—
Dana Rose Falcone,
People.com,
10 Jan. 2025
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An ardent dislike for Gaetz might be the most bipartisan, bicameral issue to come out of the 118th Congress.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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Arachnophobia, the clinical term for a , is one of the world's most common phobias.—
Jack Beresford,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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Sad to say, each of these phobias have been exploited by corporate and government interests to cut down forests in a cynical ploy to tame wild nature.—
Josh Schlossberg,
The Denver Post,
22 Dec. 2024
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Hannah condemned hatred of Muslims in the strongest terms possible, and Pandith did the same against antisemitism.—
Hannah Rosenthal and David Saperstein,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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Our tradition compels us to reject violence and hatred and seek paths of reconciliation, understanding and cooperation.—
Rabbi Kenneth Brander,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
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This antipathy came to a violent head on Jan. 9, 1964.—
Rolando Arrieta,
NPR,
29 Dec. 2024
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During Donald Trump’s first four years in office, Kennedy Center officials were forced to walk a public tightrope between the tradition of the president attending the ceremony and the open antipathy toward Trump from multiple honorees.—
Ashraf Khalil and Will Weissert,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Dec. 2024
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One of the more intriguing elements is his apparent distaste for American military interventionism — a break with the hawkish neoconservatism seen during the Bush administration, when the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan began.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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Others planning to stay away cited a distaste for inaugurations, a loathing of Trump — and even fears for their safety.—
Mike Allen,
Axios,
14 Dec. 2024
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Some of the soldiers whom Chernov follows into battle remain gung-ho about defeating the enemy, though others, like the filmmaker himself, voice fears that there’s no end in sight.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
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While past presidents were somewhat willing to work with political rivals or enemies, Trump has always put a greater emphasis on loyalty.—
William Gavin,
Quartz,
23 Jan. 2025
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Children are more likely to experience nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain, while adults are more likely to experience heartburn and chest pain.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
24 Jan. 2025
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Stephen Curry gets most of the blame for this national nausea over 3-pointers.—
Marcus Thompson II,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Aversion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aversion. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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