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
The White House budget chief’s reported aversion to seeing the deficit widen further on the back of a bigger military bill highlights a phenomenon observed by historian Niall Ferguson, who has said any great power that spends more on debt servicing than on defense risks ceasing to be a great power.
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Jason Ma, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
If yields move lower out of pure risk aversion and fear, then XLY/XLP probably breaks down through the pivot zone as fearful consumer staples buying continues.
—Todd Gordon, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
Advocates say the latter provides a more impactful solution, and the administration’s aversion to permanent housing shows a stark break from recent tactics to end homelessness.
—Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
The medication also dramatically suppressed activity in the locus coeruleus, an area involved in withdrawal and aversion.
—Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
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Jason Ma, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
If yields move lower out of pure risk aversion and fear, then XLY/XLP probably breaks down through the pivot zone as fearful consumer staples buying continues.
—Todd Gordon, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
Advocates say the latter provides a more impactful solution, and the administration’s aversion to permanent housing shows a stark break from recent tactics to end homelessness.
—Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
The medication also dramatically suppressed activity in the locus coeruleus, an area involved in withdrawal and aversion.
—Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aversion
Noun
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In another scene, Styles reacts with disgust after learning that a car accident victim in immense pain is up-to-date on his vaccines.—
William Vaillancourt,
Rolling Stone,
15 Mar. 2026
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The close-ups of the fans who did stay in pain, looking away in disgust and consoling one another, were powerful.—
Joe Prince-Wright,
NBC news,
13 Mar. 2026
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The company claims it is being shut out for disagreeing with the administration and argues the legal principles at stake affect every federal contractor whose views the government dislikes.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Cole dislikes when stairs are carpeted or when the runner extends to the baluster and the wall.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
3 Mar. 2026
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Despite all these benefits, snakes are among humans’ top phobias.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
15 Mar. 2026
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The idea stems from a very specific phobia.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Mar. 2026
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All of Iran’s proxies share a deep ideological hatred of Israel and America.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2026
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Loud and proud Jews will not allow hatred or fear to deter our Jewish way of life or our presence in the world.—
Beth Bailey,
FOXNews.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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Fanning the flames of the drama was the mutual antipathy between the couples.—
Natasha O'Neill,
Vanity Fair,
26 Jan. 2026
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The storyline has been that Apple can’t shoot straight; the antipathy of the Apple-using/hating commentators runs so deep that the critics dredged up the canard that Apple’s done nothing since former CEO Steve Jobs died.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
25 Jan. 2026
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He was affiliated with people who were open about their distaste with policing in Black communities, Pribisco said, especially in 2021, after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.—
Marta Zherukha,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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But having a parent or in-law express their distaste over your future baby’s name may just push the envelope a little too far.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
7 Mar. 2026
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And yet, despite that, there had been the weight gain, just enough for the zipper on the Balenciaga to become her sworn enemy.—
Han Ong,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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Locust's radars can find enemy drones up to 7 miles away, according to John Garrity, who is in charge of the program at AeroVironment.—
Lesley Stahl,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Each patch contains a relatively low level of each ingredient, which could technically reduce the likelihood of side effects like nausea and rashes.—
Helena Kudiabor,
SELF,
13 Mar. 2026
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Short-term exposure by inhalation can cause headaches, dizziness, nausea, fatigue respiratory irritation and other adverse health effects, according to the federal Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Aversion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aversion. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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