Adversion
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Adversion is a noun meaning A tendency or wish to avoid someone or something.
Meaning
A tendency or wish to avoid someone or something.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) A turning towards; the act of paying attention.
Example Sentences
And if the eye / Of her adversion were fast fixt on high, / In midst of death 'twere no more fear or pain, / Then 'twas unto Elias to let flie
We have tested assertions of this kind, not as we should, by grounded and consecutive study of the whole document, but by momentary adversion to the passages specially attacked, with our minds full of the attack
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include aversion, phobia, dislike, allergy, distaste, avoider.
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