Aversion
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈvɜːʒən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Aversion is a noun meaning Opposition or repugnance of mind; fixed dislike often without any conscious reasoning.
Meaning
Opposition or repugnance of mind; fixed dislike often without any conscious reasoning.
More Meanings
- An object of dislike or repugnance.
- (obsolete) The act of turning away from an object.
Example Sentences
Pushy salespeople are a major aversion of mine.
Due to her aversion to the outdoors she complained throughout the entire camping trip.
Live with aversion to classic men's wear, likely die with aversion to classic men's wear.
The other patients in the ward, all but the Texan, shrank from him with a tenderhearted aversion from the moment they set eyes on him the morning after the night he had been sneaked in.
Word Forms
- aversions
Synonyms for aversion
Depending on context, synonyms include antipathy, disinclination, reluctance, abomination, distaste.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include antipathy, distaste, dislike, repugnance, abhorrence, revulsion.
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