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
Commitment to the greater good buffered the AI aversion.
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Melissa A. Wheeler, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
An InStyle editor with an aversion to face primer reviews the Iconic London Underglow Blurring Primer.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 24 May 2026
But the deeper issue is our aversion to slowing down and looking deeper.
—Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 22 May 2026
Jeannette Rankin, a pioneer suffragette and the nation’s first woman in Congress, is dead at 92 after a long political career marked by an unswerving aversion to war and an outspoken advocacy of the rights of women.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 20 May 2026
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Melissa A. Wheeler, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
An InStyle editor with an aversion to face primer reviews the Iconic London Underglow Blurring Primer.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 24 May 2026
But the deeper issue is our aversion to slowing down and looking deeper.
—Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 22 May 2026
Jeannette Rankin, a pioneer suffragette and the nation’s first woman in Congress, is dead at 92 after a long political career marked by an unswerving aversion to war and an outspoken advocacy of the rights of women.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aversion
Noun
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Back to the governor and her disgust for all things immigration enforcement.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
4 June 2026
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Such a statistic often provokes a familiar gamut of responses from those who read it, from shock, disgust and anger to a debilitating sense of helplessness.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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Now Democrats hope to channel Americans’ dislike for the current conflict, with its high gas prices and unclear benefits, into electoral gain.—
Missy Ryan,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
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McCarron came to Minnesota with a pre-loaded dislike of Dallas from his time with the Predators, and getting past the Stars was a nice bonus.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
9 June 2026
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Festivalgoers should expect petition endeavors aimed at mellowing out Idaho’s legal phobia about marijuana.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
16 Apr. 2026
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His father has many food phobias and drug issues.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
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These reports have significantly contributed to increasing hatred towards Islam.—
Beth Bailey,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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Was there a true hatred or deep respect?—
Keith Murphy,
VIBE.com,
7 June 2026
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In certain instances, fans aren’t alone in their distaste for a show’s finale.—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 June 2026
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Many users expressed a distaste for the administration's post about the incident.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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The other is that Republicans’ antipathy towards vote-by-mail is waning.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2026
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Alexander Kazakov | Afp | Getty Images That Russia and China are seen as ideologically aligned on many geopolitical issues, with each sharing a traditional antipathy and distrust towards the West, and Washington.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
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The antihistamine is used in over-the-counter products to treat symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, hives, skin rash, itching and nausea.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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Hydrogen sulfide, if you’re exposed long enough, can cause upper airway irritation, nausea, headaches, vertigo, confusion and even memory loss.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
12 June 2026
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However, this distinction did more than pit pious Americans against an atheist enemy.—
David Williamson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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Dassault’s Mirage fighter – and more recently the Rafale – can creep into enemy airspace, dogfight, drop bombs and launch cruise missiles.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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“Aversion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aversion. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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