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
Determining the exact source of these fake plates and understanding people’s aversion to properly registering their cars have left the Union County Sheriff’s Department with head-scratching questions.
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Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2025
The aversion to cash that most investors have is truly to their detriment.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2025
Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform Friday morning, celebrating the probable aversion of a partial government shutdown in comments that will likely drive a deeper wedge between conflicted Democrats.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
In town, these ladies let themselves down, because an extreme aversion to splashing is one of the few legit red flags a person can wave.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2025
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Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2025
The aversion to cash that most investors have is truly to their detriment.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2025
Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform Friday morning, celebrating the probable aversion of a partial government shutdown in comments that will likely drive a deeper wedge between conflicted Democrats.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
In town, these ladies let themselves down, because an extreme aversion to splashing is one of the few legit red flags a person can wave.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aversion
Noun
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The reaction was immediate and polarized — cheers erupted from some fans who are accustomed to Barkley’s blunt, unfiltered style, while others booed in audible disgust.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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For some chefs and food writers, the staple has long been a source of disgust.—
Martha C. White,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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The valley has long leaned Democratic, but with an unusual political mix: a general dislike of getting too involved in Washington’s business coupled with an at-times contradictory mix of libertarian individualism, Bay Area activism and belief in the ability of science to solve the world’s problems.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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Self-care, no matter the time of year, means respecting Bernie Taupin’s dislike of The Big Picture.—
Shana Naomi Krochmal,
Vulture,
4 Apr. 2025
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According to research, the fear of flying is one of the most prevalent phobias in the world.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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The research could help scientists better understand how to help people with anxiety, phobias, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).—
Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi,
Discover Magazine,
20 Mar. 2025
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That ecstatic communal experience is a glorious moment of freedom for oppressed people, most of them living hand-to-mouth in an environment of hatred and exploitation.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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In fact, her personal hatred of gripping challenges even served as her Survivor hot take below.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Netanyahu, in short, is not as popular as his antipathies.—
Bernard Avishai,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2025
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Notably the administration has been silent on its intentions towards China, which strikes me as odd given that many members of the administration are united in their antipathy towards America’s geostrategic rivalry (Marco Rubio for example published ‘The World China Made’).—
Mike O'Sullivan,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Aimee Lou Wood, our beloved Chelsea, went on Instagram Stories with her distaste for Sarah Sherman’s impression.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
13 Apr. 2025
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Fans are livid and continue to post on X, formerly known as Twitter, to express their distaste.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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With other countries developing nuclear weapons also, America cannot afford to be making enemies.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Mar. 2025
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Don't let perfect be the enemy of good.—
Grace Bastidas,
Parents,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Symptoms may include high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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These often take the form of enteric viruses, which primarily affect the gastrointestinal tract and can cause symptoms like diarrhea and nausea.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Aversion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aversion. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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