as in dislike
a strong feeling of not liking or approving
independent-minded people who seem to have an allergy to any control from the government
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Recent Examples of allergy
This is a major allergen in kiwi fruit that may cause sensitivity in people without an allergy.
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Lauren O'Connor, Health, 22 July 2025
Both involve different biological reactions, and an alcohol allergy can be dangerous.
—Lauryn Higgins, Time, 22 July 2025
For certain foods or substances that cause allergies or other hypersensitivity reactions, there are more specific labeling requirements.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
According to Kelly’s blog, May Contain, he was diagnosed with a severe peanut and tree nut allergy at 5 years old.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 16 July 2025
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Lauren O'Connor, Health, 22 July 2025
Both involve different biological reactions, and an alcohol allergy can be dangerous.
—Lauryn Higgins, Time, 22 July 2025
For certain foods or substances that cause allergies or other hypersensitivity reactions, there are more specific labeling requirements.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
According to Kelly’s blog, May Contain, he was diagnosed with a severe peanut and tree nut allergy at 5 years old.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allergy
Noun
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The maneuvering required Altman to renounce his former public dislike of Trump.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
18 July 2025
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Like Ackman, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has made his dislike of Mamdani no secret.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Many were subjected to many forms of hatred spawned from these misunderstandings.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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Despite his extensive progressive bona fides, Wertham’s hatred of the comics medium has forever branded him a right-wing zealot in the minds of comic fans.—
Vasilis K. Pozios,
HollywoodReporter,
18 July 2025
Noun
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That prompted the police union to go public with its distaste for how negotiations have gone so far.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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President Trump doubled down on his distaste for the late night TV landscape with a blistering social media post Tuesday morning.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
22 July 2025
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“Allergy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allergy. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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