aversions

noun

Definition of aversionsnext
plural of aversion
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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  1. horrors
  2. enemies
  3. allergies
  4. adversaries
Noun
  • Recent underground horrors remind us of the urgent need for action.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2025
  • To escape the horrors of the Holocaust, Keleti, who was born in Budapest, hid out in Hungary by taking on a fake identity while working as a maid.
    Danielle Jennings, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of horrors
Noun
  • Seeing and decrying enemies at every turn inevitably hardens those opponents against you.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This is precisely what Patel has threatened to do by calling for retribution against political enemies.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of enemies
Noun
  • This can irritate asthma or allergies, and cause several breathing issues.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
  • And if someone in your household suffers from allergies, such as dust mites, pollen, or mold spores, it’s recommended to have air ducts cleaned more regularly.
    Lauren David, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of allergies
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  • Indeed, everyone—businesses, allied governments, and adversaries—will be trying to figure out what is happening within a chaotic administration, and, if possible, to shape it.
    Henry Farrell, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Whatever the origin, America’s inner conflict now feels comparable to the pivotal decade when Xiao and his liberal adversaries fought over China’s future.
    Chang Che, The New Yorker, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of adversaries
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