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
For example, the Nazi past has led Germany both to an ironclad support of Israel and a strong aversion to war in general.
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Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 2 May 2025
As someone who has a particular aversion to monk fruit, which is so often used in products like this, that’s a huge win for me.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
After the bursting of the bubble, Japanese had high risk aversion and considered investing in the stock market as similar to gambling.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2025
Mikko has food aversion, often eating only certain colors and textures, so the family looks for grocery stores and lodging that have a kitchen or at least a microwave.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
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Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 2 May 2025
As someone who has a particular aversion to monk fruit, which is so often used in products like this, that’s a huge win for me.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
After the bursting of the bubble, Japanese had high risk aversion and considered investing in the stock market as similar to gambling.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2025
Mikko has food aversion, often eating only certain colors and textures, so the family looks for grocery stores and lodging that have a kitchen or at least a microwave.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aversion
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His mood wavers between disgust and disdain, and his people skills were not improved by nearly dying in an ambush that left one policeman dead and Morck’s partner, Detective Sergeant Hardy (Jamie Sives), in a wheelchair.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
29 May 2025
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In fact, research has found that some animal species may indeed use wit to strengthen their bonds in the same way that many have the capacity for love, fear, sorrow, guilt, anger, shame, disgust and empathy – and that primates smile and some rats can giggle.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Both players have played down the rivalry, but their fan bases are often vociferous in their dislike of the opposing player.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
18 May 2025
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As of this writing, Flair’s Rumble win has over 40,000 dislikes against 9,000 likes.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Here’s how to help Distinguishing fear from anxiety disorders or phobias The first step in addressing an anxiety disorder or phobia is recognizing symptoms that fall outside the boundaries of a common fear.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN,
5 Feb. 2025
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The study also found the phobia was more prevalent among women than men.—
Jack Beresford,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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No more tolerance of hatred, no more mercy for criminals.—
Sarah Beth Hensley,
ABC News,
28 May 2025
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Antisemitism, hatred and terrorism must be stopped, lest our civilization fall into the abyss.—
Diane Gensler,
Baltimore Sun,
26 May 2025
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Spice is added to the battle between the two clubs from the antipathy between Brighton’s owner-chairman Tony Bloom and his Brentford counterpart, Matthew Benham.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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The data suggest the public, including majorities of Republicans, do not embrace the antipathy the president has expressed towards those trading partners.—
Steve Liesman,
CNBC,
19 Apr. 2025
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President Donald Trump is once again letting his distaste for Bruce Springsteen be known after the musician slammed him and his administration during two recent concerts.—
Anna Chan,
Billboard,
21 May 2025
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Though the actor doesn’t have social media, Hagner isn't shy about sharing sweet tributes to her husband on Instagram — often poking fun at his distaste for sharing his life publicly.—
Ariana Quihuiz,
People.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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The absence of cloud cover that day exposed the Liberators even more to enemy fire.—
Linda Dudik,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 May 2025
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Nearly 700,000 people were executed in Stalin’s 1937-38 Great Terror amid show trials and purges of his real and perceived enemies.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
23 May 2025
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Very large doses of magnesium can cause magnesium toxicity, leading to serious side effects like low blood pressure, depression, muscle weakness, nausea, vomiting, irregular heartbeat, and cardiac arrest.—
Ashley Wong,
Health,
27 May 2025
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The administration says symptoms of the virus could include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, or fever after eating affected oysters.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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“Aversion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aversion. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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