1
as in hatreds
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 dislikes
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 phobias
something or someone that is hated
clichés should be the pet aversion of every good writer
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Recent Examples of aversions
While there are a lot of dupes for the Nugget out there, make sure your play couch has removable washable covers, soft fabric, and reversed hideaway zippers to avoid irritation for a child with tactical sensory aversions.
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Sara Rowe Mount, Parents, 3 Feb. 2026
Love, the middle film, may be the highlight — a continually surprising drama about co-workers, one a straight woman and the other a gay man, who find their aversions to commitment getting challenged over the course of a summer.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
According to a December 1997 interview with Cameron, both DiCaprio and Winslet initially had aversions to it early on.
—Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
The criticisms underscore many artists’ aversions to AI creeping into their industry.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Symptoms can vary widely, from food aversions and sleep problems to anxiety and trouble adapting to routines.
—Laura Dorwart, Health, 29 Sep. 2025
Sara Rowe Mount, Parents, 3 Feb. 2026
Love, the middle film, may be the highlight — a continually surprising drama about co-workers, one a straight woman and the other a gay man, who find their aversions to commitment getting challenged over the course of a summer.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
According to a December 1997 interview with Cameron, both DiCaprio and Winslet initially had aversions to it early on.
—Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
The criticisms underscore many artists’ aversions to AI creeping into their industry.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Symptoms can vary widely, from food aversions and sleep problems to anxiety and trouble adapting to routines.
—Laura Dorwart, Health, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aversions
Noun
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The company said the legal principles at stake affect every federal contractor whose views the government dislikes.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Power always revolves around the bloodlines, networks, fears, likes, and dislikes of the principals.—
Michael Sheridan,
Vanity Fair,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Are people with extreme anxiety and phobias dangerous to the people around them?—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
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This, Wright imagined, was one way Proxi might display its analysis of players’ minds, an aerial map of loves, phobias, triumphs, losses, pets, and near misses plus all the associations connecting them.—
Eric Boodman,
Vulture,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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And the horrors, Coles said, didn’t go away even when his stepfather did.—
Alex Zietlow,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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And the horrors, Coles said, didn’t go away even when his stepfather did.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Trump unilaterally waged war against a foreign country, used the Department of Justice and FBI to attack his political enemies, and enriched himself and his family at the expense of Americans.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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Country has ‘strategic enemies’ on both sides Ghadban said his country had no interest in allying with either side in the war.—
Abby Sewell,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
Noun
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And everyone with food allergies now carries not just one, but two EpiPens, which is great.—
Torie Bosch,
STAT,
25 Apr. 2026
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How to protect yourself from allergies There are some things locals can do to protect themselves from symptoms.—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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On the April 14 episode of the Bookmarked by Reese's Book Club podcast, the bestselling author, whose debut adult romantasy novel Starside hit shelves on March 31, spoke with journalist Danielle Robay about all things writing — including her romance genre loves and hates.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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As the representative for the armed wing of a human empire, you're tasked with subduing these Lovecraftian abominations and securing a foothold for humanity on alien worlds.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
5 Jan. 2026
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The Succession Wars took a much darker turn thanks to the development of not just Battlemechs but of horrible flesh and steel monsters called abominations.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Such a gathering could have been targeted by foreign adversaries or others with far more experience, less regard for human life and much greater firepower than Allen, experts said.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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Foreign adversaries and the Federal Reserve have begun using this phrase in official communications.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Aversions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aversions. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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