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a·ver·sion
 aversion
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- 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
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| 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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| related words: |
antipathy, horror |
adjective + (n.)aversion
conditioned, cultural, deep, emotional, general, growing, instinctive, instinctual, intense, liberal, lifelong, natural, particular, philosophical, psychological, sexual, strong, traditional
verb + (n.)aversion
demonstrate, develop, display, exhibit, express, imply, overcome, reflect, share, suffer
(n.)aversion
+ verb
last, risk
noun + (n.)aversion
addiction, avoidance, cage, desire, discomfort, fatigue, fear, gut, hostility, loss, military, myth, pie, preference, propensity, public, risk, severity, task, taste
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| derivation: |
aversive (adj.) |
The word aversion
contains the following part:
vers, vert
Latin
root
that means to turn; to be occupied with
  Example words:
adversary, adversative, adverse, adversity, advert, advertent, advertise, advertisement, animadversion, animadvert, anniversary, averse, aversion, avert, controversial, controversy, controvert, conversable, conversant, conversation, converse1, convert, converter, convertible, covert, divers, diverse, diversify, diversion, diversity, divert, divorce, eversion, evert, extraversion, extroversion, extrovert, inadvertence, inadvertent, intervertebral, introversion, introvert, inverse, inversion, invert, invertebrate, inverter, irreversible, malversation, obverse, perverse, perversion, perversity, pervert, reconvert, revers, reversal, reverse, reversible, reversion, revert, subversion, subvert, tergiversate, transversal, transverse, traverse, universalism, universality, universe, university, versatile, versatility, verse, versicle, version, verso, versus, vertebral, vertebrate, vertex, vertical, verticil, vertiginous, vice versa, vortex
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