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aversion

a·ver·sion

aversion

 
pronunciation:
vuhr zhn
features:
Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
part of speech: noun
definition 1: great dislike or disgust; repugnance (usu. fol. by "to").
He has an aversion to opera, so we never listen to it.My aversion to dogs does not extend to hers for some reason.
synonyms:
antipathy, detestation, loathing, repugnance
antonyms:
affinity, attachment, attraction, delight, devotion, liking, predilection
similar words:
abomination, animosity, antagonism, disgust, dislike, distaste, hatred, hostility, nausea, opposition, repulsion, revulsion
definition 2: someone or something inspiring dislike or disgust.
Filling out her tax forms is an aversion to her.
synonyms:
abhorrence, abomination
antonyms:
delight
similar words:
detestation
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derivation: aversive (adj.)
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